WATE-TV
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
WATE TV 6 is looking for an AM Executive Producer – someone who is an empathetic teacher and leader, passionate about breaking news and showcasing, is connected to the community – and wants to win. The Executive Producer supervises news content and helps create impactful and informative newscasts to our viewers.
EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web
- Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business and financial objectives
- Manage newsroom, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
- Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications or the equivalent
- At least 3 years’ experience in television production
- Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
- Detail oriented
- Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
- Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
- Utilize state-of-the-art television technology
- Flexibility to work any shift
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The AM Executive Producer must be able to stand, sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds.
All employees must first contact their current manager before applying for an Internal position.
JOB EXPERIENCE
- Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web
- Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business and financial objectives
- Manage newsroom, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
- Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications or the equivalent
- At least 3 years’ experience in television production
- Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
- Detail oriented
- Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
- Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
- Utilize state-of-the-art television technology
- Flexibility to work any shift
ADDITIONAL INFO
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled No Phone Calls Please
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar