Lead Morning News Executive Producer

HEARST PROPERTIES, INC; Clifton (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet needs

Job summary

Hearst Television is seeking a Local News Executive Producer for WLKY in Louisville. You will lead the morning newscasts, build a compelling nightly product, and guide a team of producers, reporters, and videographers toward a clear editorial vision.

You will recruit, coach, and motivate staff while coordinating with other newsroom managers to implement winning strategies. You must be a strong leader with a passion for local journalism, able to handle breaking news under pressure, and to manage

Qualifications

• 3-5 years producing experience or prior news management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to write and think visually.
• Ability to coordinate multiple crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to summarize information into clear, easy-to-understand components.
• Creative presentation style and use of all resources.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of rundown and scripts for newscasts.
• Research, pitch, and gather enterprise news stories.
• Oversee use of graphics resources to enhance presentation.
• Manage, coach, and motivate producers, reporters, and video journalists.
• Make nightly coverage decisions and assign resources for breaking news.
• Oversee digital response to breaking news and social media engagement.
• Lead editorial meetings and pitch enterprise stories.

Skills

News management

Leadership

Story development

On-air production

Job description

Hearst Television is seeking a Local News Executive Producer for WLKY in Louisville. You will lead the morning newscasts, build a compelling nightly product, and guide a team of producers, reporters, and videographers toward a clear editorial vision.

You will recruit, coach, and motivate staff while coordinating with other newsroom managers to implement winning strategies. You must be a strong leader with a passion for local journalism, able to handle breaking news under pressure, and to manage