Executive Producer - Early Start

Job Description

The Job:

The Executive Producer is responsible for the creative development and production of all aspects of the morning show, slated to air daily. The candidate must be editorially mature with a superior knowledge and understanding of both hard news and the morning audience, and able to translate this into an energetic and dynamic morning program. Sets and communicates the creative vision for the show, creates and enhances the show run down, proposes new program concepts and must be able to provide compelling and upscale storytelling.

The candidate must be a strong leader in the newsroom and the control room; possess the ability to bond with high-powered talent and to manage them, have demonstrated strong managerial skills and the ability to lead and develop a show team in support of the strategic vision as set by Sr. Management, including anchors, reporters, producers, writers, copy editors and other editorial positions. To maximize the impact of the show across all CNN platforms, the ideal candidate will possess a collaborative personality and work constructively with colleagues across CNN/US as well as those working in online, international, PR, and marketing.

The Executive Producer must effectively and efficiently handle problem solving daily. Other areas include being responsible for budget items, both short term and long term. Involved in editorial, operational, and managerial strategy. On call 24/7.

The Executive Producer is critical for New Day as it serves as a senior member of the team needed to make crucial editorial decisions and assist in building the show daily. This person is responsible for creating and communicating the vision of the show.

The Essentials:
• 6-10 years of editorial experience and 7-10 years of experience successfully running shows and managing people in network and/or cable television
• This position requires a collaborative personality with an aptitude for working under pressure with diverse talent and staff in addition to managing on-air personalities
• Knowledge of i-News computer system is helpful
• Bachelor's degree
• Must be able to work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require
• This position is required to work in person at one of our locations in the United States. WarnerMedia requires anyone working in our workplaces in the US to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions to this vaccine requirement are available to those entitled to reasonable accommodations for religious or medical reasons.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx6134-18-189-2-122-42 in your application.