Executive Producer (Nightside)

Executive Producer (Nightside)

An Executive Producer is responsible for the overall editorial content on all platforms produced by WRC.

Job Duties

· Conceive and execute daily programs incorporating top news stories responsible for on-air look and program format

· Develop future segments, special event coverage, sweeps planning

· Collaborate with Advertising & Promotion on topical and special promotion

· Work with Arthouse on graphic production and art direction

· Oversee the Platform Managers and Content Producers

· Collaborate with other newsroom managers, and NBC News for special events planning as well as day-to-day coverage

· Work with all facets of the organization, including production, IT and engineering to ensure the most accurate and compelling local coverage

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

· Schedule all content producers to ensure proper coverage

· Collaborate with Digital Lead to develop content and promotion strategies on all platforms

· Hire quality talent when needed, as well as coaching and mentoring current employees

· Work closely with Internship programs to mentor future journalists

· Collaborate with Managing Editor to implement and coordinate a formal mentorship program for Production Assistants

· Overhaul and manage onboarding process for new Content Producers and Platform Managers. Help them quickly get acclimated with our style, brand and journalism standards and ethics.

· Work with Digital Director to manage NBC4 OTT efforts. Manage playlist like a newscast rundown to maximize opportunity for engagement.

Basic Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in journalism or equivalent work experience

· Minimum 3 years’ experience in newsroom management

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in newsgathering and/or production

· Minimum 5 years’ experience writing, producing and desktop editing

· Must be willing to work in Washington D.C.

· Must be 18 years or greater

· Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

· Must be available to work evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays

Desired Qualifications

· Strong editorial judgment as well as the ability to respond and make decisions in a breaking news situation for coverage across multiple platforms

· Ability to lead the newsroom

· Experienced at providing ongoing feedback to develop individuals

· Innovative and creative thinker who will push to make WRC’s local content the best in the market

· Spanish language skills a plus