Executive Producer, News

Job Description

Responsibilities
• Conceive and execute daily programs incorporating the day's top news stories, providing depth and perspective, working with the staff to develop enterprise stories and conduct expert interviews. This includes approval of rundowns, and management/ supervision of all news staff assigned to the evening 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 evening staff's 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
o Minimum of five years' experience as a television (Executive) Producer in a medium or large market
o Must possess strong journalistic skills, previous experience in writing and editing broadcast copy and promotions
o Proven strong leadership and management skills required
o Bachelor's Degree

Eligibility Requirements
o Applicants must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
o 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
o Must be willing to work in San Diego, CA
o Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
o 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-dy7kbk-3-140-242-165-42 in your application.