Morning Multiplatform Newsroom Executive Producer

Hearst Television, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WVTM, the NBC & CBS affiliate in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Multiplatform Morning Executive Producer to oversee morning newscasts with a clear vision for editorial strategy and audience-focused content. You will recruit and coach producers, coordinate with the News Director, and drive cross-platform storytelling across on-air, online and social channels.

You will guide planning of rundowns, scripts and graphics, ensuring high-impact storytelling under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience producing newscasts.
• Demonstrated writing and editing ability with strong news judgment.
• Clear understanding of audience needs across broadcast, digital and social platforms.
• Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Ability to multitask and coordinate crews under pressure.
• Ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Creative presentation skills and strong ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out news strategies informed by audience needs and editorial judgment.
• Oversee planning of morning rundowns, scripts, teases, graphics and presentation.
• Set editorial priorities ensuring coverage is accurate, urgent and relevant.
• Coach and provide feedback to producers, reporters, anchors, photographers and staff.
• Lead response to breaking news across broadcast, digital and social platforms.
• Oversee digital response and engagement with audiences on social media.
• Extend stories beyond the newscast through web stories and other content.
• Write and edit clear, active news copy as needed.
• Ensure stories are accurately presented and visually strong.
• Meet deadlines and manage competing assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinate crews and coverage as needed.
• Produce or booth newscasts when required.
• Recruit, train and develop newsroom staff; conduct performance reviews.

Skills

News producing

News writing

Editing

Leadership

Multi-platform

Editorial judgment

Deadline management

Education

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Job description

WVTM, the NBC & CBS affiliate in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Multiplatform Morning Executive Producer to oversee morning newscasts with a clear vision for editorial strategy and audience-focused content. You will recruit and coach producers, coordinate with the News Director, and drive cross-platform storytelling across on-air, online and social channels.

You will guide planning of rundowns, scripts and graphics, ensuring high-impact storytelling under tight deadlines.