Executive Producer

Job Description

Executive Producer, KNXV

KNXV, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking an experienced Executive Producer to lead our news team. As the Executive Producer, you will be responsible for managing the content and showcasing of our newscasts across multiple platforms. This includes overseeing story selection, content, and production to ensure quality and ethical standards are met. You will collaborate with editors, producers, and the assignment desk to develop effective workflow strategies and procedures for multiple programs. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and are passionate about local news, we encourage you to apply.

Phoenix, Arizona, offers an unparalleled lifestyle, with year-round sunshine, endless outdoor recreation opportunities, and a vibrant cultural scene. The city's diverse neighborhoods, world-class dining, and bustling arts community make it an attractive destination for those seeking an exceptional quality of life.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Manage newscasts or local program content and showcasing across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with editors, producers and/or the assignment desk to select stories for coverage.
• Oversee and edit the writing of content, including but not limited to teases and web headlines.
• Develop and manage effective workflow strategies and procedures for multiple programs.
• Manage pre-production to ensure quality and ethical standards and coordination between control room and design staff.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 8+- years of experience in related field preferred
• Generally, 5+ years previous new producing experience preferred
• Prior managerial experience preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws
• Ability to create tactics and strategies to increase demo performance in key target areas for multiple platforms
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations
• Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5vz13-18-221-19-26-42 in your application.