Executive Producer News

Agupdate; Youngstown, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

21 News WFMJ in Youngstown, OH is seeking an Executive Producer to oversee the production and news content of all newscasts. This is a storytelling-focused leadership role that shapes how stories are presented and how the show flows.

The EP will collaborate with the management team on daily production, coordinate coverage for special events, and oversee branded content. Candidates should have newsroom experience, be creative and organized, and enjoy keeping viewers engaged.

Qualifications

• Leadership in a busy newsroom environment
• Strong storytelling ability with engaging on-air presentation
• Proven experience coordinating multiple news blocks and feeds

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and news content for all newscasts.
• Shape how stories are presented and the flow of the show, collaborating with management.
• Coordinate coverage for special events and oversee branded content.
• Contribute to news content and daily operations with a storytelling mindset.
• Maintain viewer engagement through compelling presentation and newsroom organization

Skills

Newsroom leadership

Storytelling

Content coordination

Job description

Executive Producer News

21 News WFMJ is looking for a dedicated executive producer.

This position will oversee the production and news content of all newscasts.

This position will help to grow newscasts as it relates to production and how the newscasts look and how they flow.

This is NOT a technical position.

It does not include shooting or editing video.

The EP will work with the core management team on a daily basis to put production into the individual news stories and into the newscasts themselves as well as contributing to news content.

It is a "storytelling" position--how best to execute our product so people are engaged in it. 21 News is known as the "Watchdog Station." We are not afraid to tackle the complicated issues and this is a position for someone who is up to the challenge of keeping viewers engaged in them.

Besides the daily operations, the EP will also help to coordinate news coverage for special events and oversee branded content. This is someone who has some newsroom experience and is creative and organized.

WFMJ is locally owned and has consistently provided the best local news coverage to the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys for decades. WFMJ offers highly competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

If you are serious about pursuing a career in journalism, don't miss this opportunity to join a great organization.

EOE.