Executive Producer

Job Description

Executive Producer

WTXL, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Tallahassee, Florida, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Producer. In this pivotal role, you will manage newscasts, guiding story selection and production to ensure high-quality broadcasts that resonate with our viewers. Your collaboration with editors, producers, and the assignment desk will be essential in delivering engaging and ethically sound journalism.
Tallahassee, Florida, offers a vibrant cultural scene with museums, art galleries, and music festivals. The city is home to beautiful parks and outdoor recreational areas, providing opportunities for hiking, biking, and enjoying nature year-round. Additionally, Tallahassee's status as a college town fosters a youthful atmosphere and delivers a variety of educational and career prospects through its universities. 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, showcasing across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with editors, producers, and/or the assignment desk to select stories for coverage.
• Oversee and edit content writing, 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 the control room and design staff.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in a related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 8+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Generally, 5+ years of previous news 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.

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