Executive Producer

NBCUniversal
4001 Nebraska Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
United States

Category
Pay
From $130,000 To $160,000
Per Year    
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Full-Time

Job Description

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for the overall editorial content for the assigned news platforms produced by NBC4, but may be responsible for additional platforms including but not limited to broadcast, digital and web

· Lead a team of Producers and Content Producers in selecting the most compelling and relevant stories to create content for all assigned news broadcasts, and other platforms as assigned

· Coordinate with the production, engineering, and IT teams to ensure smooth and seamless show productions as well as with the editorial team to ensure the most complete local news coverage

· Collaborate with newsroom leadership, other NBC Owned Television stations and NBC News/Telemundo News for special events planning as well as day-to-day coverage

· Communicate with news management and assignment desk personnel to shape newscasts and determine the composition and flow of all assigned platforms

· Responsible for scheduling editorial staff (Producers and Associate Producers) to ensure proper coverage

· Participate in the performance review process for assigned editorial staff in conjunction with the VP, News

· Work with news leadership to ensure necessary training and coaching is provided for Producers and Content Producers

· Participate in the NBC4 recruitment efforts and facilitate the newsroom orientation of new employees when needed

· Track market competitive trends, develops and implements show content and format changes, and articulate vision to employees

· Track coverage related costs and ensuring fiscal responsibility in the news department

Additional Information: This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $130,000 - $160,000 (bonus eligible)


Job Requirements
Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

· Minimum 2 years’ experience working in news management

· Minimum 10 years of newsroom newsgathering and/or production experience in top 20 market

· Minimum 10 years’ experience writing, producing and desktop editing with experience approving scripts

· Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience

· Experience selecting, managing, developing and motivating a team of editorial news professionals

· Proficiency in working with the latest newsroom technologies (both hardware and software)

· Ability to help set and communicate newsroom policies

Desired Characteristics:

Solid news judgment, strong writing and research skills
Proven strong journalistic leadership, with the ability to assign, direct and supervise broadcast news coverage
Demonstrated ability lead a staff effectively, solve problems, prioritize decisions, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a fast paced, breaking news, environment
Competitive success in delivering both ratings and rank success
Ability to select, manage and develop strong editorial news professionals
Basic understanding and demonstration of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics in all platforms, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements
Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit with desire learn emerging technologies and invent the future
Believes that teams are smarter and more dynamic together
Spanish language skills a plus
Additional Requirements:

Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must be willing to work in Washington, DC
Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
Employer
Morgan NBCUniversal


United States

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