Executive Producer

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop a vision and identity for each newscast and oversee the daily execution of that vision. This candidate will be expected to recommend strategic updates based on data and research.
- Work closely with CBSN New York and cbsnewyork.com (https://cbsnewyork.com/) to ensure the platforms are updated with breaking news
- Provide suggestions for expanded storytelling and/or bonus content that best serves audiences on CBSN New York and cbsnewyork.com (https://cbsnewyork.com/)
- Help lead daily editorial meetings with an eye toward developing comprehensive, insightful and balanced news coverage for each newscast.
- Provide leadership to all content creators by collaborating with them to create visually compelling, engaging content that resonates on all platforms
- Manage breaking news of all kinds, including weather. This candidate must demonstrate an ability to adjust to 'right now' situations while helping producers adapt their rundowns and communicate changes to critical team members on all platforms
- Carefully review all scripts and rundowns to ensure flow, accuracy and balance.
- Always maintain the highest standards of ViacomCBS journalism, immediately bringing any reporting concerns to the Assistant News Director and News Director

REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 5 years of news management experience in a medium/large market
- Experience producing & boothing newscasts in a medium/large market
- Bachelor's Degree in journalism or a related field
- Must be willing to work overnights & unpredictable hours based on coverage needs
- Ability to integrate digital platforms throughout all newscasts, using each platform to strengthen the others
- Desire to tackle special projects as requested by the Assistant News Director and News Director

ViacomCBS believes in creating environments that allow our primary focus to remain on providing entertainment, education and information to our millions of viewers around the world. As part of this commitment to health and safety, ViacomCBS requires COVID-19 vaccines for current US employees, including all newly hired employees, subject to applicable law. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbp4ke-18-218-184-214-42 in your application.