Executive News Producer

Job Description

Executive News Producer - KWCH

About KWCH:

KWCH/KSCW is the number-one-rated television station in Wichita, Kansas. Our team of journalists is dedicated to covering the community and making a difference through strong storytelling and excellent journalism.

KWCH-12 is the market leader with viewers relying on news and weather coverage. Along with dominant news ratings, the #1 website, and digital advertising offerings, you will have the opportunity to sell NFL (including Kansas City Chiefs Pre-season) March Madness, PGA Golf, and CBS Primetime, we deliver the results for our advertisers. You will also sell KSCW featuring News at 7-9am, 4pm, 6:30pm, and 9pm, and the stations Always on Storm Team 12, Heroes and Icons, and Antenna TV.

Job Summary/Description:

KWCH is seeking an experienced Executive Producer to join our team. The ideal candidate will ensure our newscasts stay on brand, observe the highest journalistic standards, and help make our content memorable. The EP is responsible for the overall look and editorial content of all newscasts. This person may also be responsible for producing special projects and special assignments from time to time. They will assist with online newscasts and may also be required to fill in to ''line'' produce newscasts.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Coordinate newscast content and presentation across multiple platforms
• Supervise, guide, and teach producers, and on-air talent
• Review content for multiple platforms
• Supervise pre-production to ensure quality and ethical standards
• Post content to the station's websites
• Produce online newscasts
• Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics, and libel laws
• Create tactics and strategies to increase demo performance in key target areas for multiple platforms

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Must have a keen sense of logistics and the ability to work successfully in challenging situations, strong leadership skills, and news judgment
• 3 years experience as a Producer in a larger market or 2 years experience as an Executive Producer in a small size market
• Newsroom-deadline-driven and fast-paced

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)

KWCH/KSCW-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbbmwy-3-143-116-179-42 in your application.