Executive Producer, News

Job Description

Responsibilities
NBC 7 (KNSD) in San Diego, CA, is currently seeking an Executive Producer. This is a leadership position overseeing the editorial, production and promotion components of newscast and news specials. The Executive Producer's role is to oversee production of news content on multi-platforms, provide guidance and direction to news employees and perform as a member of the news management team.

Responsibilities:
• Conceive and execute daily programs incorporating top news stories and live reports (hard and feature). This includes approval of rundowns, and management/ supervision of all news staff assigned to the newscasts.
• Direct and deliver production elements on a deadline
• Review daily line-up of stories and segments; develop future segments, stories and interviews for all platforms
• Oversee breaking news coverage when warranted
• Work on special projects as assigned
• Assist with the hiring and scheduling of producers and story producers
• Collaborate with Marketing Department on daily topical promotions for broadcast and digital platforms
• Cooperate and interact with NBC News and assure compliance with all relevant laws and company policy on broadcasts and news operations
• Manage responsibilities to produce digital content.
• In the absence of the news director or assistant news director, the position will be in charge of the newsroom
• Perform other newsroom supervisory duties as assigned by the News Director and/or General Manager

Qualifications/Requirements
- Minimum of five years' experience as a television producer in a medium or large market
- Must possess strong journalistic skills, have ability to write and edit broadcast copy and promotions
- Proven strong leadership and management skills required
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any of a 24x7 shift and willingness to travel and work long hours and on weekends and holidays with short notice
- Must be willing to work in San Diego, CA
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must have a valid Driver's License

Desired Characteristics
- Bilingual: Spanish and English a plus
- Creative approach to storytelling and problem solving
- Ability to make priority decisions under deadlines
- Must be self-directed, highly organized and detail oriented
- Must function well in a fast paced, multi-cultural environment

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5pxb0-3-22-240-205-42 in your application.