Job Description

WVTM, the NBC & CBS affiliate in Birmingham, AL, is looking for an Multiplatform Morning Executive Producer who can oversee newscasts in a fast-paced news environment. We need someone who can construct a vision for newscasts and manage a team toward that vision.

The Executive Producer is a leader who can develop multiplatform content that succeeds on air, on mobile and on social media. You are a pro at making decisions under daily pressure and have a solid background in news producing. The Executive Producer will recruit producers and work with the News Director to implement winning strategies for each newscast.

This leader can handle breaking news when it happens and, when it does not, oversee a compelling product that delivers interesting content to viewers. Overseeing the product is only one part of the job. The Executive Producer must also be a coach and leader with the ability to make those they oversee better. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Work with newsroom managers and colleagues to develop and carry out news strategies informed by audience needs, research and editorial judgment.
• Oversee the planning and preparation of morning rundowns, scripts, teases, graphics and overall newscast presentation.
• Set clear editorial priorities and ensure coverage is accurate, urgent, relevant and easy to understand.
• Coach and provide feedback to producers, reporters, anchors, photographers and assignment desk staff.
• Lead the newsroom’s response to breaking news, coordinating coverage and timely updates across broadcast, digital and social platforms.
• Oversee the digital response to breaking news and encourage meaningful engagement with audiences on social media.
• Work with reporters and digital staff to extend stories beyond the newscast through web stories, video, social posts and other platform-appropriate content.
• Write and edit clear, active and compelling news copy as needed.
• Ensure stories are accurately presented, visually strong and use newsroom resources effectively.
• Meet deadlines and help the team manage competing assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Gather news, coordinate crews and contribute to coverage as needed.
• Produce or booth newscasts when needed.
• Help recruit, train, schedule and develop newsroom staff; conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Communicate effectively with newsroom staff and with promotion, production and engineering teams.
• Uphold WVTM 13 and Hearst Television’s journalistic standards, ethics and brand guidelines.
• Work on-site and maintain regular in-person attendance.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience producing newscasts.
• Demonstrated writing and editing ability, with strong news judgment and visual storytelling skills.
• A clear understanding of audience needs and how to present news across broadcast, digital and social platforms.
• Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and coordinate crews and coverage in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to explain complex information clearly and accurately.
• Creative presentation skills and the ability to make effective use of available content and newsroom resources.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to journalistic accuracy and fairness.
• Related education, training and experience will be considered, including an equivalent combination.
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day about people of all backgrounds, perspectives and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate and connected to 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, 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