Executive Producer - News

Job Description

FOX21, the Nexstar station in Colorado Springs, CO, is looking for an Executive Producer to join our news team. Colorado Springs remains one of the top places to live in the US

The qualified candidate will play a pivotal role in our mission to inform and engage our news audience. The Executive Producer will collaborate closely with the News Director to oversee all aspects of newscasts, weather, digital and sports.

The Executive Producer is a key leadership role in the newsroom, managing nightside daily news operations, strategic planning, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality news content. This role is critical for maintaining the station's competitive edge and ensuring journalistic integrity.

FOX21, the Nexstar station in Colorado Springs, CO, is looking for an Executive Producer to join our news team. Colorado Springs remains one of the top places to live in the US

The qualified candidate will play a pivotal role in our mission to inform and engage our news audience. The Executive Producer will collaborate closely with the News Director to oversee all aspects of newscasts, weather, digital and sports.

The Executive Producer is a key leadership role in the newsroom, managing nightside daily news operations, strategic planning, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality news content. This role is critical for maintaining the station's competitive edge and ensuring journalistic integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership
• Assist in setting the editorial direction and tone for evening news content.
• Helps oversee daily news gathering and production process.
• Ensure content is accurate, fair and follows station standards and guidelines.

Staff Management
• Support, training, and development of anchors, reporters and producers.
• Provide feedback and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Coordinate with producers, reporters, news desk, directors, editors and digital team to optimize workflow and efficiency.

Strategic Planning
• Assist management in developing and implementing strategies to grow viewership and market share.
• Stay in tune with industry trends and emerging technologies to help the newsroom innovate.
• Help create special programming and coverage plans for major events.

Content Quality Assurance
• Review scripts and overall newscasts for quality control.
• Ensure compliance with FCC regulations and other legal standards.
• Maintain high standards for visual and audio quality.

Essential Skills and Qualifications
• At least five years in a newsroom environment as producer or executive producer. Two years in a leadership role preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency with newsroom software, digital platforms, and social media.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills; ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly articulate vision and strategy.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to make quick, informed decisions under pressure.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

COMPENSATION RANGE:
Annual Salary: $60,000 - and up, commensurate with experience

KXRM FOX 21 / SOCO CW is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

KXRM / KXTU values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background check.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyv863-3-149-24-244-42 in your application.