What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Producer position at WPBF 25?
Job Description
WPBF, Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in Palm Beach Gardens,is looking for an Evening Executive Producer to oversee our market-leading evening newscasts. This competitive market demands someone who has big-picture vision and a strong sense of urgency. We are looking for a leader who can develop multi-platform content that excels on air and on all digital platforms, including social media. The Executive Producer will collaborate with producers, on-air talent, directors, and technical staff to implement winning strategies every morning. You must have excellent news judgment and own the room when breaking news happens. If you are a proven leader and energetic coach who inspires your team, please apply.
Responsibilities
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
WPBF, Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in Palm Beach Gardens,is looking for an Evening Executive Producer to oversee our market-leading evening newscasts. This competitive market demands someone who has big-picture vision and a strong sense of urgency. We are looking for a leader who can develop multi-platform content that excels on air and on all digital platforms, including social media. The Executive Producer will collaborate with producers, on-air talent, directors, and technical staff to implement winning strategies every morning. You must have excellent news judgment and own the room when breaking news happens. If you are a proven leader and energetic coach who inspires your team, please apply.
Responsibilities
- Lead the team in choosing dynamic daily content that focuses specifically on the demands of the evening viewers
- Respond aggressively to breaking news, making sure we are ahead of the competition on all platforms
- Be the loudest voice in the room when it comes to publishing digital content (website, app, social media, streaming)
- Support producers and reporters in crafting active, compelling copy and in using graphics and pre-production to create dynamic presentations
- Collaborate with News Director and News Management Team to ensure strategies are consistent across day parts
- Manage, coach, and motivate producers, reporters, and video journalists
- Perform administrative responsibilities including scheduling, performance reviews, training, and providing important feedback
- At least 6 years of producing/EP experience
- A strategic approach to building content, embracing technology, and growing people
- Commitment to a digital-first mindset
- Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements
- Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical | Dental | Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.