Executive Producer News

Position Overview:

WINK News-Southwest Florida’s News leader is seeking an experienced Executive Producer to help lead our team. You will be responsible for overseeing the creation of high-quality news content, driving the editorial direction of our newscast while also overseeing producers.

Responsibilities:

• Editorial Leadership:
  • Develop and implement the overall editorial vision and strategy for our news programs.
  • Stay informed about current events, news trends, and audience preferences to guide decision-making.
  • Determine the news stories to cover, prioritize coverage, and allocate resources effectively.
  • Collaborate with editors, reporters, and news anchors to shape story ideas and enhance their delivery.

• News Production Management:
  • Oversee the entire news production process, including planning, story development, scripting, and on-air presentation.
  • Coordinate with various departments, such as news gathering, research, and technical teams, to ensure seamless execution of news programs.
  • Review and approve scripts, graphics, videos, and other visual elements for broadcast.

• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Lead and inspire a team of news professionals, including producers, editors, writers, and production staff.
  • Provide clear direction, feedback, and guidance to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
  • Encourage a collaborative and innovative work culture that promotes excellence, creativity, and journalistic integrity.

• Quality Control and Standards:
  • Uphold high journalistic standards and ethics in news reporting, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and objectivity.
  • Monitor and evaluate the quality of news content, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and production techniques to enhance the overall quality and innovation of our news programming.

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor's degree in journalism or broadcasting preferred but not required.
  • 3 years in television news, with a focus on editorial leadership and management.
  • Strong knowledge of news production processes, including story development, scriptwriting, and on-air presentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and high-performance.
  • Exceptional editorial judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced news environment.
  • Proficient in current news industry trends, digital platforms, and multimedia storytelling techniques.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Solid organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
  • Deep understanding of journalistic ethics and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, and integrity.

Benefits:

Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA 
  • • 1^st of the month after 30 days of employment
    • Subject to plan terms
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP and employee-paid benefits such as short- and long-term disability
• PTO – Earned on Accrual Basis
• Company-Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

Southwest Florida is often praised as being one of the healthiest and happiest places in the world with miles of white-sand beaches and a dynamic community. Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug-free and smoke-free environment.