Producer, Executive
San Diego, CA, United States
ROLE: FOX 5 San Diego / KUSI News duopoly is seeking an Executive Producer to oversee our top-rated PM newscasts for FOX 5 and KUSI. Successful candidate is a team leader, a good listener, versatile and have solid line producing background.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages staff to produce news content for market’s #1 and #2 late-night and afternoon newscasts
Helps implement strategies to improve product and ratings
Assists in the decision making of broadcast/digital coverage, content and execution of show, graphics and efficiency of workflow
Collaborates with other news managers on editorial decisions, coverage ideas and special projects
Works with reporters, assignment desk, producers to determine story selection, direction, format, graphics, pace and flow of newscast
Keeps team informed of developments
Edits rundowns, scripts and packages
Fill in as line producer as needed
Works together with other departments as needed to execute news integration projects
Represents and enforces station policy in resolution of situations
Regularly provide feedback to staff and managers in formal and informal performance evaluations
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired.
Minimum 5 years experience as TV line producer or executive producer
REQUIREMENTS/JOB SKILLS:
Must be creative, nimble with technology, have thorough knowledge of newsroom workflow and be versatile with producing news content for both broadcast and digital platforms.
Must demonstrate excellent leadership and motivational skills.
Must be well-organized and an effective communicator, both oral and written.
Must be able to manage a large staff under extreme pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to direct the efforts of on-air reporters and anchors.
Must be able to operate as a team member as well as a team leader.
Must be able to take suggestions, participate in decision-making, and be flexible in recognizing various points of view.
Must be capable of interacting productively with other employees of the station.
Must have excellent problem-solving skills
Compensation – Starting at $80K commensurate with experience and skill level
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