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Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.

Executive Producer

Executive

Executive Director

No

Columbus, Ohio, United States

WSYX/WTTE has an immediate opening for a Morning Executive Producer to oversee news content for overall fairness, balance and accuracy. The ideal candidate will be a leader who can develop multi-platform content that succeeds on air, on mobile, and on social media. Responsibilities include the ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team of producers, reporters, anchors, and photojournalists who are committed to producing the most-watched morning newscasts in the market! 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 have a desire to win, be confident in decision-making, work well under deadlines, implement strategies, have a strong producing background and must enjoy coaching.

Some additional responsibilities of our Executive Producer will include

  • Oversight of the preparation of a rundown and scripts for the newscasts
  • Oversight of digital response to breaking news and social media engagement
  • Oversight of the use of all our resources to enhance our presentation
  • Coaching producers, reporters, and photojournalists
  • Responding to breaking news
  • Writing compelling news stories in active voice
  • Meeting deadlines
  • News gathering
  • Boothing newscasts when needed
  • Posting stories and video on website and on mobile
  • Must perform administrative duties including scheduling, performance reviews, training and providing critical feedback.
  • Communicating effectively with news staff, promotions, and production/engineering
  • In-person attendance is required

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

  • 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 three years producing in a television news environment or equivalent
  • A college degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred
  • Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!