Executive Producer
Sinclair Broadcast Group - Lincoln, NE
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KHGI/KFXL has an immediate opening for an Executive Producer to oversee news content for overall fairness, balance, and accuracy. The ideal candidate will produce daily newscasts and oversee the production of newscasts and special programming. 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.Some additional responsibilities of our Executive Producer will includeOversee daily newscasts to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect, and empower our audiencesSupervise producers and reporters, as well as, review scripts and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytellingManage newsroom and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiencesCollaborate with News Directors and other station managers to create special segmentsPlanning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscastsWhat skills do you need to be successful in your role?Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platformsAbility to perform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news, and meeting strict deadlinesAbility to identify problems and provide solutionsA strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethicsExtraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivatingStrong understanding of how to drive digital trafficMinimum of 2 (years experience) producing in a television news environment or equivalentA college degree in Journalism or a related field is preferredStrong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiativesSinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace!
Created: 2024-10-01