Executive Producer - Originals and Cross-Platform Content

Optimum Communications Inc.; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

News 12 is seeking an Executive Producer to manage the News 12 Originals team, producing crossplatform series such as Crime Files and Revealed. The role demands exceptional leadership, organizational and communication skills to drive high-quality storytelling across platforms.

The successful candidate will oversee producers, editors and cameras, manage budgets and timelines, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure editorial standards that grow the audience and strengthen the News 12 brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Media, Communications or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in news programming production.
• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong analytical and decisionmaking skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with deadlines.
• Experience working in crossfunctional teams and managing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and executive News 12 Original programming from initiation to completion, ensuring ontime delivery and meeting budget and quality standards.
• Lead a team of producers, editors, and cameras to create and execute content.
• Monitor and track project progress, providing updates to senior management and staff.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines for successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to define scope, deliverables, and milestones.
• Foster effective communication among team members and stakeholders.
• Ensure editorial and production values meet high standards to drive viewership and strengthen the brand.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Analytical skills

Decision making

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Media, Communications or related field

Job description

News 12 is seeking an Executive Producer to manage the News 12 Originals team, producing crossplatform series such as Crime Files and Revealed. The role demands exceptional leadership, organizational and communication skills to drive high-quality storytelling across platforms.

The successful candidate will oversee producers, editors and cameras, manage budgets and timelines, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure editorial standards that grow the audience and strengthen the News 12 brand.