Executive Producer

Ilba; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Ilba is seeking an Executive Producer to supervise news content across platforms and line-produce at least one hour of a live newscast. You will evaluate stories, organize them into cohesive sequences, and set a strategic direction for coverage to meet business goals.

As part of the role, you will manage the newsroom, contribute to editorial decisions in breaking news, and drive audience engagement across devices while ensuring projects stay within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, TV/film or equivalent.
• Minimum several years of experience in television or radio broadcast/production.
• Ability to interact with video journalists, anchors, videographers, editors and engineers.
• Detail oriented with strong news judgment and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise news content across all media platforms and line-produce at least one live hour.
• Evaluate stories and organize them into cohesive sequences for broadcasts or digital.
• Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business objectives.
• Manage newsroom and contribute to editorial decisions during breaking news.
• Execute strategies to engage and grow audiences across devices and markets.
• Oversee marketing of projects and ensure adherence to budget.

Skills

News judgement

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

TV technology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Television technology

Job description

The Executive Producer supervises news content across all media platforms and line produces at least one hour of a live newscast.

• Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web
• Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business and financial objectives
• Manage news room, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
• Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices
• Responsible for successful marketing of projects and adherence to budget

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, TV/film or the equivalent
• At least 5 years’ experience in television or radio broadcast/production
• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
• Detail oriented
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
• Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
• Utilize state-of-the-art television technology

Pay Range: $40,000-$45,000 salary plan

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.