Executive Producer

KXXV, The E.W. Scripps ABC station in Waco, Texas, is hiring an Executive Producer. The Executive Producer manages newscasts or local programs, including oversight on story selection, content and production.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Manage newscasts or local program content and showcasing across multiple platforms.
Collaborate with editors, producers and/or the assignment desk to select stories for coverage.
Oversee and edit the writing of content, 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 control room and design staff.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
Generally, 8+- years of experience in related field preferred
Generally, 5+ years 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