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Executive Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group

Redding, CAFull-time$19.3–20.3/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19.3–20.3/hr
Location
Redding, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

KRCR seeks an Executive Producer to oversee news content for fairness, balance, and accuracy. The role produces daily newscasts and special programming, works with producers and reporters on coverage, and leads newsroom operations. The Executive Producer also coordinates broadcast and digital content, supervises staff, and handles breaking news.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Storytelling, nice to haveBreaking News Management, nice to haveDeadline Management, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveJournalistic Ethics, nice to haveCoaching, nice to haveMotivating, nice to haveDriving Digital Traffic, nice to haveWriting, nice to haveInitiative Execution, nice to have

Qualifications

1 Year Television News Producing Experience, requiredCollege Degree in Journalism or Related Field, nice to have

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

KRCR has an immediate opening for an Executive Producer to oversee news content for overall fairness, balance, and accuracy. The ideal candidate will produce daily newscasts and oversee the production of newscasts and special programming. You will work closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Executive Producer will lead by example.

Some additional responsibilities of our Executive Producer will include

  • Oversee daily 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 the newsroom and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiences

  • Work with the Digital team to maintain continuity between broadcast and our digital and social platforms

  • Collaborate with News Directors 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 perform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines

  • Ability to identify 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 1 year of experience 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

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $19.30 to $20.30 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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