Executive Producer

WHAS 11 in Louisville, KY seeks a newsroom leader to oversee our morning content. The AM Executive Producer will work with a team of journalists to develop distinctive, impactful content that is highly engaging and memorable. You must have breaking news experience, strong editorial judgment, newscast producing expertise and fully understand the needs of our morning news audience across all platforms. You must be a ''show doctor'' at heart. This position requires leadership and solid decision-making skills. Responsibilities: Lead teams in the creation of distinctive, shareable content Skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content Work with the digital and desk teams to identify and assign content appropriately for each platform Encourage innovation, risk-taking and powerful storytelling in crafting great newscasts Inspire enterprise stories and coordinate special coverage with news leadership team Manage the daily performance of producers and their newscasts Support producers by providing editorial skills, copy editing, and creative production and storytelling skills Work with reporters on story concepts to execution, and proof their completed stories Oversee newscasts to ensure the brand promise and strategies are met Challenge the norm Work collaboratively with other managers and perform tasks as required by News Director and Digital Director * Occasionally fill-in as line producer, leading by example Requirements: 3+ years as a newscast producer with strong digital first skills and knowledge Strong understanding of the tenets of professional journalism Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines BA/BS in journalism, communications or related a plus Travel: Rarely: less than 10% Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc. About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA''s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit TEGNA requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus. EEO statement: TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.

Created: 2021-11-29