Executive Producer

WOOD-WOTV-WXSP, the Nexstar stations in Grand Rapids, MI are looking for a hands-on, aggressive, innovative, creative and dynamic Executive Producer. The successful candidate will have a proven track record as a newscast producer who desires to coach and mentor our producing staff to their fullest potential. As a key newsroom manager, the EP will help craft the stations daily content, work with the assignment desk, our crews in the field and producing staff. They will work closely with the News Director and Assistant News director, as well as the Digital Director and Digital EP to set and uphold the high standards for how WOOD TV8 content is produced and executed. This is your opportunity to work with one of the most award-winning teams in the Midwest, and lead the team on breaking news, weather and investigative content, complimented by big live events and outstanding special programming.

Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web
Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business and financial objectives
Manage newsroom, contribute to the editorial process, and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
Executive strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices
Responsible for successful marketing of projects and adherence to budget
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirement & Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, TV/film or the equivalent
At least 5 years’ experience in television or radio broadcast/production
Must be able to interact well with video journalist, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
Detail oriented
Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills
Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Utilize state-of-the-art television technology