AM Executive Producer

Job Description

AM Executive Producer

KSTU, The E.W. Scripps Company FOX affiliate in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Producer to lead our 5-hour LIVE morning show, Good Day Utah. In this pivotal role, you will manage newscasts, guiding story selection and production to ensure high-quality broadcasts that resonate with our audience. Your collaboration with editors, producers, and the assignment desk will be essential in delivering engaging and ethically sound journalism. Salt Lake City offers a unique blend of urban and outdoor lifestyles, with stunning mountain vistas, thriving cultural scene, and a myriad of recreational activities such as hiking, skiing, and biking right at your doorstep. Our community is not just about work; it's about enjoying life in a city that values both adventure and creativity. If you have a passion for storytelling and a desire to shape compelling local narratives, we want to hear from you!
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 related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 8+- years of experience in related field preferred
• Generally, 5+ years previous new 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
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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-z333k2-216-73-216-203-42 in your application.