Executive News Producer

Job Description

About WJHG:

Imagine working in a place where most people travel to for vacation. That's what you'll find at the WJHG-TV/NBC and WECP-TV/CBS Affiliate in Panama City Beach, Florida! The area is home to a booming tourism industry, local military bases, and a rapidly growing local economy. WJHG/WECP prides itself on being a leader not only in news, but also in serving the local community, with a strong presence at local events.
Our mission is to cover news that digs deeper and holds true to solid journalistic ethics and to offer businesses the best options to market their products and services including a full service digital marketing department.
Our number one rated award-winning team is all about leadership and growth, and we stay on top of the latest technical advances. Join our fast-paced team and enjoy a laid back lifestyle at WJHG/WECP in beautiful Panama City Beach.

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Job Summary/Description:

WJHG has a rare news management opening for an Executive Producer. If you are a strong writer who is creative and willing to think out of the box to create award winning shows, then this is the job for you! This person will be a key member of our news management team, in charge of training, mentoring, and shaping our producers to build daily newscasts in a competitive but fun work environment. This is a great entry level management job for a producer looking to take the next steps in an exciting career!

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Ability to lead and train news producers to create award winning newscasts.
- Daily supervising content for clarity, fact-checking, and creativity.
- Assist with assignments, guiding reporters on stories and pitching story ideas daily.
- Able to make quick decisions and handle breaking news calmly and as a team leader.
- Must be a team player! Able to take direction from other news managers and be a strong role model to new producers and MMJs.
- Ability to brainstorm new ideas, embrace new technology to improve shows, and have competitive desire to win.
- Must be flexible to fill in for other producers as needed and other duties as assigned by management.
- Able to write for web and social and assist with digital broadcasting needs on a regular basis.
- Will be trained to fill in for News Director or other managers in their absence, meeting station goals and leading a team with positive encouragement.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum 2-3 years experience as a producer in a broadcast newsroom.
- Strong copy editing skills.
- Solid understanding of AP style writing.
- Must have sound ethical news judgment.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
- Proven leadership ability.
- Strong technical skills, experience with ENPS a plus.
- Non-linear editing skills, and prior experience creating and posting scripts to web and social platforms.

Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

WJHG-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r067qj-3-15-147-215-42 in your application.