Morning News Executive Producer – Lead Multi-Platform Shows

Gray Media; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA contributions

Flexible Spending Account

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Adoption & surrogacy benefits

401(k) with match & profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits

Relocation PTO

Paid Time Off

Job summary

WAND News is growing under Gray Media and seeks an Executive Producer to oversee morning programs and drive high-quality, viewer-focused newscasts. You will join the newsroom management team and coordinate content across platforms.

The role requires guiding producers, ensuring ethical standards, and producing TV and online news. Flexible to work mornings, with a leadership path in a dynamic, expanding newsroom.

Qualifications

• Editorial judgment, journalistic ethics, and libel laws.
• Previous newscast-producing experience is highly preferred.
• Looking to grow into a leadership role in a newsroom.
• Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Able to work well with a team.
• Flexible to work mornings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate newscast content and presentation across multiple platforms.
• Supervise, guide, and teach producers on news judgment, writing, and showcasing.
• Ensure quality and ethical standards are upheld.
• Post content to the station's website.
• Assist with the logistics of newsgathering.
• Produce television and online newscasts.
• Edit video and audio, along with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Journalistic ethics

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team player

Flexible scheduling

Job description

WAND News is growing under Gray Media and seeks an Executive Producer to oversee morning programs and drive high-quality, viewer-focused newscasts. You will join the newsroom management team and coordinate content across platforms.

The role requires guiding producers, ensuring ethical standards, and producing TV and online news. Flexible to work mornings, with a leadership path in a dynamic, expanding newsroom.