Executive Producer - News

Job Description

CBS 62 (WWJ-TV) and CW50 (WKBD-TV), the CBS News and Stations owned & operated in the #14 television market Detroit, is seeking an Executive News Producer to join our growing CBS Detroit News Team. The ideal candidate must have clear vision of how to build a dynamic multi-platform newscast and communicate that vision to the team. This includes story development, script approvals, graphics, animation, and pre-production from inception of story to multi-platform delivery. Must be an impactful and creative voice in the editorial meetings and bring distinctive, original and engaging story pitches. Must be an advocate for on-air/digital/streaming platforms.

Responsibilities:
• Review and approve scripts and rundowns to ensure journalistic accuracy and quality in accordance with station mission.
• Daily review of news product before and after air to ensure shows meet and exceed the mission of impactful journalism, quality, accuracy and stellar execution.
• Ensure thoroughness of coverage.
• Assist in evaluating and leading staff members to promote peak performance and efficiency.
• Perform other essential functions as assigned.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Certification Requirements:
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Superior news judgement and writing skills
• Non-Linear Editing skills
• Knowledge of current events
• Must be motivated by results, innovative and demonstrate leadership and collaboration.
• Strong breaking news skills
• Ability to incorporate social media and new technology into all the newscasts
• Proven experience as a news manager preferred, with at least three of those years in a medium or large market.
• Bachelor's or technical degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or allied filed preferred

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re9x10-18-225-72-113-42 in your application.