Executive Producer

JOB DESCRIPTION

LOCAL NEWS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

KOAT, the ABC affiliate in Albuquerque, NM is looking for an Executive Producer who can oversee newscasts in a faster‑paced news environment. We need someone who can construct a vision for newscasts and manage a team towards the vision. You will be a leader who can develop multi‑platform content that succeeds on air, on mobile, and on social media. You are a pro when it comes to making decisions under daily pressure and have a solid background in news producing. The Executive Producer will recruit producers and work with the News Director to implement winning strategies for each newscast. You can handle breaking news when it comes, and when it doesn't, oversee a compelling product that delivers interesting content to our viewers. Overseeing the product is only one facet of the job. You must also be a coach and a leader with the ability to make those you oversee better. You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities Oversight of the preparation of a rundown and scripts for the newscasts Research, pitch, and gather enterprise news stories Oversight of the use of all our graphics resources to enhance our presentation Manage, coach, and motivate producers, reporters, and video journalists Respond to breaking news Oversight of digital response to breaking news and social media engagement Write compelling news stories in an active voice Producer and booth newscasts when needed Post stories and videos on station website and on mobile Lead editorial meetings and pitch enterprise stories in editorial meetings Perform administrative responsibilities including scheduling, performance reviews, training and providing important feedback. Communicate with news staff, promotions, and production/engineering Requirements Three years producing experience Have demonstrated experience in writing and be able to think visually Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously Summarize information into easy-to-understand components Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards Adobe Premier editing system Related military experience will be considered Values in Action At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve. Benefits Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits. Medical | Dental | Vision 401(k) matching Emotional Wellness Support Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave LGBTQ+ Health Services Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs About Us Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr NAB Leadership Foundation