Executive Producer — Local News & Digital

Hearst Television, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness support

Job summary

Hearst Television, Inc. in Des Moines seeks a Local News Executive Producer to lead the newsroom’s editorial vision across broadcast and digital platforms in a fast-paced environment. This hands-on leader translates strategy into daily newscasts and digital coverage.

You will recruit producers, coach staff, and work with the News Director to implement winning strategies for each newscast, including breaking news management and compelling content that resonates with viewers.

Qualifications

• Three years producing experience.
• Ability to write clearly and think visually.
• Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Summarize information into easy-to-understand components.
• Creative presentation style and use of resources.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rundowns and scripts for daily newscasts focusing on clarity, pacing, and storytelling.
• Respond decisively to breaking news on digital and on-air platforms.
• Research, pitch, and develop enterprise stories across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
• Manage, coach, and motivate producers, reporters, and video journalists.
• Oversee use of graphics resources to enhance presentation.
• Write compelling stories in active voice.
• Booth newscasts when needed.
• Communicate with news staff, promotions, and production/engineering.

Skills

Producing

Writing

Visual storytelling

Coordination

Journalistic integrity

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Hearst Television, Inc. in Des Moines seeks a Local News Executive Producer to lead the newsroom’s editorial vision across broadcast and digital platforms in a fast-paced environment. This hands-on leader translates strategy into daily newscasts and digital coverage.

You will recruit producers, coach staff, and work with the News Director to implement winning strategies for each newscast, including breaking news management and compelling content that resonates with viewers.