Executive Producer, Ktrk

Job Description

KTRK-TV, Houston's #1 news source, is looking for an executive producer with big-J Journalism chops to lead across all our platforms. The right candidate is a head coach: calling the right plays each day, helping to build and train our teams and motivating team members to perform at their best. Exceptional digital skills are a must, from social media to connected television. We move fast and the right candidate will move fast with us.

Responsibilities:
• Complete oversight for the newscasts and all content across our multiple platforms, including story selection, production and newsroom management while implementing innovative strategies to be competitive in the Houston market
• Oversee newsroom and editorial decisions while ensuring content is consistent and appropriate
• Design and implement strategies to engage and build audiences across platforms
• Collaborate and mentor producers and newsroom staff
• Conflict resolution and engage appropriate teams to resolve any issues that arise in the newsroom
• Will be supervising and motivating a diverse group of broadcast and digital employees, as well as mentoring and coaching less experienced staff.
• Managing staffing needs and schedules

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years previously in news production in a major TV market
• Demonstrated ability work under deadline pressures and work in a rapid, fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be flexible with working hours and adaptable to change. Must be willing to work overnights, early mornings, weekends and/or holidays.

Preferred Education
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or related field

About ABC Owned TV Stations:

This position is with KTRK Television, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv9wwj-3-135-183-187-42 in your application.