Nightside Executive Producer

Job Description

Nightside Executive Producer, KRIS

Are you a strategic storytelling leader ready to shape the news that matters most to the Coastal Bend? KRIS, the E.W. Scripps NBC affiliate in Corpus Christi, is seeking an experienced Executive Producer who will lead our newsroom in delivering compelling, impactful journalism across multiple platforms. This is your opportunity to guide editorial vision, mentor talented producers, and create content that connects deeply with our South Texas community.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Manage newscasts or local program content and showcasing across multiple platforms
• Collaborate with editors, producers and/or the assignment desk to select stories for coverage
• Oversee and edit the writing of content, including but not limited to teases and web headlines
• Develop and manage effective workflow strategies and procedures for multiple programs
• Manage pre-production to ensure quality and ethical standards and coordination between control room and design staff
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in Journalism, Communications or related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 8+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Generally, 5+ years previous news producing experience preferred
• Prior managerial experience preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws
• Ability to create tactics and strategies to increase demo performance in key target areas for multiple platforms
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations
• Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings
WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:
Corpus Christi, Texas offers an unbeatable coastal lifestyle where work-life balance meets endless sunshine. Known as the ''Sparkling City by the Sea,'' Corpus Christi sits along 113 miles of pristine Gulf Coast beaches and boasts 300+ days of sunshine annually. The city combines small-town charm with big-city amenities, featuring a thriving downtown waterfront, world-class fishing, water sports, and the famous USS Lexington Museum.
With a lower cost of living than major Texas metros, excellent seafood, vibrant cultural festivals, and proximity to Padre Island National Seashore, Corpus Christi offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and coastal paradise living.
If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.
SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to s/ucceed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

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