Senior Producer

Job Description

Job Title
Senior Producer

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

The Senior Producer works closely with the Executive Producer and Producers on story planning and coordination, identifies newsworthy stories, oversees the editorial planning process and maintains a master calendar for all future shows and specials, assigns talent to shoots, works with on-air talent for schedules and content, approves story pitches, checks scripts and fact checks, provides day to day direction and management to the staff, facilitates and evangelizes the Executive Producer's vision/needs for the shows that are produced, builds and maintains strong industry contacts/connection, and serves as a liaison between the show, magazine, special projects, and websites.

II. Essential Job Functions

Weight %

Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

30%

Planning and editorial production

30%
Overseeing and verifying work of producers

30%

Executing the brand

10%

Building internal and external relationships, and other duties as assigned

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism or communications, related field or equivalent training and/or experience.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years experience producing a nationally syndicated television show. Must have line producing experience with script writing and editorial experience preferred.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Must have a deep knowledge of and passion for celebrity, lifestyle, music, and entertainment culture.
• Must maintain a working knowledge of current news events.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and work as a member of a team.
• Advanced understanding of show presentation.
• Excellent writing and graphics skills; ability to provide an interesting and substantive product.
• Must be results oriented.
• Ability to focus on coordination of daily and long range segments from first contact to on-air product.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a creative fast paced environment.
• Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.

% Travel Required (Approximate): 20%

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

Pay Range
Salary: California: $87,700.00 - $103,740.00

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2wq05-18-190-239-189-42 in your application.