Job Description
About WXIX:
WXIX-TV, FOX19 NOW, is the FOX affiliate serving Cincinnati and the Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana tri-state area, the nation's 37th DMA. FOX19 NOW, the station that's ''Always Local, Always Now,'' produces over 61 hours of News per week. FOX19 NOW is the leader in Morning News with local coverage from 4:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. each weekday The station airs early evening news 4 to 7 p.m. weekdays and the market's #1 (A25-54) late, local News starting at 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. FOX19 NOW's community involvement includes The St. Jude Dream Home, The Alzheimer's Association, The Pink Ribbon Girls and Special Olympics of Northern Kentucky, among others. We're proud to serve the community on multiple platforms, and broadcast some of the most popular programming in the Tri-State, including NFL on FOX, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy! and the FOX prime time schedule.
Job Summary/Description:
The #1 News station in Cincinnati is looking for our next great Executive Producer! WXIX-TV in Cincinnati wins with well-produced newscasts that have urgency, creativity, and showcasing. We are looking for an experienced Journalist with a hunger for making daily news stories pop on air. The ideal candidate will be a very strong writer, copy editor, and leader with excellent communication skills.
We are seeking someone who is not afraid to take the reins of a newscast, using showcasing skills and production tools to make the newscast sizzle. 5+ years of line producing experience is required. Executive Producer experience is preferred. Must have the ability to find and dig for stories.
Please note
- the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Qualified candidates will have experience working closely with the digital team to create content on all platforms.
- Must be strong at multi-tasking and attentive to the details but also possess solid people/management skills.
- Must be creative, a great writer, and can enterprise beyond the news of the day.
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WXIX-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d95b2k-18-118-184-36-42 in your application.