WPDE has an immediate opening for Executive Producer to oversee news content for overall fairness, balance and accuracy. The ideal candidate will assist in the production of evening newscasts and oversee production of newscasts and special programming. You will work closely with producers and reporters on story selection and coverage. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Executive Producer will lead by example, producing newscasts when necessary. Our evening EP oversees the production of WPDE's news programming in Myrtle Beach and the 10pm newscast we produce for a sister-station in Savannah, GA.Some additional responsibilities of our Executive Producer will include:
Oversee evening 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 Director 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
Minimum of 3-4 years 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
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