Executive Producer - Evenings

Job Description

WLUK Green Bay, has an immediate opening for an Executive Producer to oversee our evening news content. This is the perfect opportunity for a creative and experienced producer looking for that ''next step'' in a journalism career. The ideal candidate will have a solid leadership skills as well as producing experience on broadcast, digital and social platforms.. The Evening Executive Producer is part of the newsroom management team and will oversee a team of news producers, reporters and anchors. The Executive Producer also has a chance to ''flex'' those creative muscles by producing unique programming such as elections, town halls and special events. You will work closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage.

Some additional responsibilities of our Executive Producer will include
• Oversee daily newscasts to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences
• Supervise producers and reporters, as well as, review scripts and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytelling
• Manage news room and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiences
• Collaborate with News Directors and other station managers to create special segments
• Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?
• Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
• Ability to preform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to identity problems and provide solutions
• A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics
• Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
• Strong understanding of how to drive digital traffic
• One plus years of experience of producing in a television news environment or equivalent
• A college degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred
• Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro5k44-3-147-103-202-42 in your application.