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Executive Producer

WBTV

Charlotte, NC 10-28-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description
Executive Producer - WBTV

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (NIGHTSIDE) - WBTV

About WBTV:

WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas. WBTV is dedicated being 'On Your Side' in the community empowering viewers with award-winning newscasts and in-depth local journalism. WBTV is in the Charlotte DMA and broadcasts to a viewing area made up of 22 counties within North Carolina and South Carolina. WBTV First Alert Weather is the area's only certified most accurate forecast for eight years.

Job Summary/Description:

WBTV is looking for an experienced Executive Producer with a proven track record of effective team leadership and ratings success. The ideal candidate is able to inspire and coach a team of journalists involved in our nightside newscasts. The EP will be an aggressive breaking news leader with creative problem-solving abilities. They will be a member of the news management team and will work to develop and execute key newsroom initiatives.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Lead a team of talented producers in daily editorial decision-making and content creation
• Lead editorial discussions, review rundowns, and edit scripts for accuracy and clarity
• Develop coverage plans as assigned
• Keep producers engaged and enriched through consistent, constructive feedback, and training
• Develop short-term action plans to accomplish strategic goals
• Collaborate with news leadership team to execute a multi-platform content strategy
• Act as an advocate between producers and marketing, technology, and other departments as needed
• Manage producer schedules and show assignments
• Assist with the hiring of employees

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered
• Minimum 5 years of line producing experience
• Minimum of 2 years in a news leadership role
• Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts
• Must have excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills

Qualified, interested applicants may 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)

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj1122-52-14-25-155-42 in your application.

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WBTV

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.