EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER - WXIX

WXIX-Station-Cincinnati,OH 635 W 7th St Cincinnati, OH 45203, USA Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full‑power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest‑rated television station in average all‑day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. About WXIX: WXIX‑TV, FOX19 NOW, is the FOX affiliate serving Cincinnati and the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana tri‑state area, the nation’s 37th DMA. FOX19 NOW, the station that’s “Always Local, Always Now,” produces more than 73 hours of news per week. FOX19 NOW is the leader in morning news with local coverage from 4:30 a.m. until noon each weekday. The station airs early‑evening news from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays and the market’s #1 (A25‑54) late, local news starting at 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. FOX19 NOW is the Flagship Station of the Cincinnati Bengals. FOX19 NOW is proud to serve the community on multiple platforms and broadcast some of the most popular programming in the Tri‑State, including NFL on FOX, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and the FOX prime‑time schedule. Job Summary/Description: WXIX FOX19 has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Producer to lead our evening team to produce engaging, compelling, and impactful newscasts. Our EP works closely with news & station managers to achieve strategic content & ratings goals. In addition, the successful candidate will exercise strong news judgment, review newscast rundowns, and approve scripts with an eye toward accuracy and promotable content. You will collaborate with producers on rundowns, story selection, showcasing, formats, graphic elements, and pace and flow of newscasts. You will work with multimedia reporters/photographers to determine the direction of stories. You will occasionally fill in line produce for newscasts during vacation periods or illness. Duties/Responsibilities: Oversee the consistent creation of urgent, relevant, impactful newscasts Lead/actively participate in editorial discussions, review rundowns and scripts, and develop coverage plans Demonstrate vision for the execution of the First Alert Weather brand Collaborate with news leadership team to execute an effective content strategy Keep producers engaged through consistent, constructive feedback and training Oversee live on‑air product during designated hours Manage producer schedules and show assignments Produce newscasts as needed (fill‑in) Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered Minimum 5 years of line producing experience, medium to large market experience preferred Minimum of 2 years in a news leadership role Excellent news judgment, organizational, time‑management, and communication skills are required Scheduling flexibility required Must provide a link to examples of recent work that demonstrate the required skills listed above Additional Information: Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gray Television, Inc.