Executive Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Asheville, NC

19h

About The Position

WLOS/MY40TV has an immediate opening for Executive Producer to oversee news content for overall fairness, balance and accuracy. This position also helps us stay on target with strategies with a content centric approach, oversees short and long-term special projects and may be required to produce shows from time to time. You will work closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Executive Producer will lead by example.

Requirements

Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
Ability to preform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines
Ability to identity problems and provide solutions
A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics
Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
Strong understanding of how to drive digital traffic
Minimum of 3 (years exp) producing in a television news environment or equivalent
Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives

Nice To Haves

A college degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee daily newscasts to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences
Supervise producers and reporters, as well as, review scripts and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytelling
Manage news room and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiences
Collaborate with News Directors and other station managers to create special segments
Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts