Executive Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking an Executive Producer to oversee news content with a focus on fairness, balance and accuracy. The role involves producing daily newscasts and guiding newsroom staff while collaborating with producers and reporters on coverage decisions.

The candidate will lead by example, manage breaking news, and help shape special segments and continuity for upcoming broadcasts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Oversee daily newscasts to serve local communities with relevant information.
• Review scripts and provide feedback to enhance storytelling and accuracy.
• Lead newsroom team during breaking news and high-pressure coverage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily newscasts to ensure accuracy, balance and fairness.
• Supervise producers and reporters; review scripts and provide feedback.
• Manage newsroom and handle breaking news to grow audiences.
• Collaborate with News Directors to create special segments.
• Plan continuity into upcoming newscasts.

Skills

Storytelling

Deadline management

Leadership coaching

Digital traffic

Journalistic ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

Tulsa has an immediate opening for Executive Producer to oversee news content for overall fairness, balance and accuracy. The ideal candidate will produce daily newscasts and oversee production of newscasts and special programming. You will work closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Executive Producer will lead by example.

Some additional responsibilities of our Executive Producer will include

• Oversee daily newscasts to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences
• Supervise producers and reporters, as well as review scripts and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytelling
• Manage newsroom and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiences
• Collaborate with News Directors and other station managers to create special segments
• Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

• Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
• Ability to perform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to identity problems and provide solutions
• A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics
• Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
• Strong understanding of how to drive digital traffic
• Minimum of 2 years experience producing in a television news environment or equivalent
• A college degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred
• Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.