WVEC-TV
TEGNA, Inc.
DESCRIPTION
WVEC 13News Now seeks a creative and communicative leader for its weekday newscasts. As Executive Producer you are the conductor of a 3-screen experience driving great content that celebrates the people, places, and traditions that make Hampton Roads and northeast North Carolina a great place to live. The Executive Producer must be a positive leader, able to coordinate projects and assignments between multiple departments (News, Sales, and Marketing) and be able to make quick and sound editorial decisions. You will work closely with the show producers, anchors, and news managers to ensure that we have the best segments, live shots, story showcasing, and user-generated content in the market.
Responsibilities:
• In collaboration with the producers, decides which stories are of most interest to our audience, both broadcast and digital consumers.
• Manages the daily performance of the team; supports producers by providing editorial skills, copy editing, and creative production and storytelling skills.
• Prioritizes stories and strategic show development efforts.
• Communicates best practices effectively and professionally with the show's team.
JOB EXPERIENCE
3-5 yrs
REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least three years of experience producing broadcast news.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with coworkers, clients, and the public.
• Proficiency with computers, tablets, and mobile digital devices that includes editing.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.