Executive News Producer

Job Description

Executive News Producer - KCBD

About KCBD:

KCBD, NewsChannel 11 is the NBC affiliate in Lubbock, Texas and the dominant #1 station in the market. Our station is committed to excellent journalism and innovation across all platforms producing and airing more than 50 hours of original local news and weather programming each week. Our digital platforms also dominate in audience, engagement, and content. We invest in the latest news gathering equipment and superior weather technology. KCBD provides the tools, training, and opportunities for success in the ever changing environment of broadcast and digital content.

Job Summary/Description:

KCBD is seeking an executive producer to join our team. This management position is responsible for the editorial content and overall look of our PM newscasts. The executive producer will work with producers, anchors, news director and assistant news director to deliver top-quality newscasts.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Will work closely with producers to deliver accurate and compelling newscasts up to our high standard
- Will find ways to improve and innovate our newscast presentation
- Will check reporter's work, anchor scripts, video and graphics
- Will coordinate with technical media producers (control room) to ensure technical success
- Will regularly line produce newscasts
- Will oversee breaking news coverage
- Will coordinate with other newsroom managers to make sure station initiatives are met

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Empathy for others. A team-builder, with a dedication to collaboration and getting it right.
- Strong command of the English language
- Understanding of broadcast law
- At least three years of TV newscast producing experience
- Track record of supervising others or leadership role preferred
- College degree in journalism or related field is preferred
- Valid driver's license and excellent driving record

If you are interested and want to work with a great group of people 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, and references

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

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

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5oqy0-3-17-6-75-42 in your application.