Nightside Executive Producer: Lead Dynamic Evening News

HEARST PROPERTIES, INC; Monet (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

WPBF, a Hearst Television ABC affiliate in Palm Beach Gardens, seeks a Nightside Executive Producer to oversee our evening newscasts and lead a strong editorial team. The role requires big-picture vision, urgency, and the ability to inspire reporters, producers, anchors, and directors to produce compelling, audience-focused journalism across on-air, digital, and social platforms.

This role drives a digital-first strategy for 5:30, 10, and 11 p.m.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of producing/EP experience.
• Strategic content development and people growth.
• Commitment to a digital-first newsroom mindset.
• Creative presenting and strong editorial judgment.
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the editorial execution of the 5:30 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m. newscasts.
• Lead the team in selecting dynamic daily content for evening viewers.
• Demonstrate strong editorial decision-making and breaking news leadership.
• Respond aggressively to breaking news to keep WPBF ahead on air and online.
• Drive a digital-first strategy for content across website, app, streaming, and social.
• Coach producers/reporters in copy, graphics, video, and pre-production elements.
• Collaborate with News Director to ensure consistency across day parts.
• Lead major newsroom initiatives and big-story projects, including elections.
• Manage, coach, and motivate staff; handle scheduling and performance feedback.
• Perform administrative responsibilities including scheduling, performance reviews, training, and feedback.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Breaking news instinct

Digital-first mindset

Team motivation

Job description

WPBF, a Hearst Television ABC affiliate in Palm Beach Gardens, seeks a Nightside Executive Producer to oversee our evening newscasts and lead a strong editorial team. The role requires big-picture vision, urgency, and the ability to inspire reporters, producers, anchors, and directors to produce compelling, audience-focused journalism across on-air, digital, and social platforms.

This role drives a digital-first strategy for 5:30, 10, and 11 p.m.