Executive Producer – Morning News & Multiplatform Shows

Gray Media, Inc.; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA contributions

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Surrogacy benefits

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits

Relocation PTO

Paid time off

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. is seeking an Executive Producer to oversee our morning programs and help drive producers to develop high-quality, viewer-focused newscasts. The role sits within our growing WAND News newsroom and participates in newsroom leadership as a key manager.

You will coordinate content across platforms, supervise producers, ensure ethical standards, post to the website, edit video/audio, and support logistics of newsgathering while leading a morning program team.

Qualifications

• Editorial judgment, ethics, and libel laws are essential.
• Previous newscast-producing experience is highly preferred; leadership growth possible.
• Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and communication skills are required.
• Able to work well with a team; flexible to mornings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate newscast content and presentation across multiple platforms.
• Supervise, guide, and mentor producers on news judgment and writing.
• Ensure quality and ethical standards are upheld.
• Post content to the station's website and assist with newsgathering logistics.
• Produce television and online newscasts; edit video and audio.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Journalistic ethics

Leadership potential

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Gray Media, Inc. is seeking an Executive Producer to oversee our morning programs and help drive producers to develop high-quality, viewer-focused newscasts. The role sits within our growing WAND News newsroom and participates in newsroom leadership as a key manager.

You will coordinate content across platforms, supervise producers, ensure ethical standards, post to the website, edit video/audio, and support logistics of newsgathering while leading a morning program team.