Executive Producer

Job Description

Responsibilities

Job Description

An Executive Producer is responsible for the overall editorial content on all platforms produced by KBLR.

Job Duties
• Work directly with News Director, Assignment Editor, Producers, Anchors, MMJ's and production crews in overall news content production.
• Conceive and execute daily programs incorporating top news stories responsible for on-air look and program format.
• Supervise editorial content of all news products on multi-platform deliveries.
• Supervise assignment desk, news producers, and news production staff
• Work with MMJ, anchors and reporters to improve story content, style and presentation. Responsible for reporter's script approval.
• Able to write news scripts, promotional teasers, headlines and topicals.
• Help guide TV staff in journalism best practices and content showcasing, based on NBC News Policies.
• Hold staff accountable for content that is balanced, fair, accurate and complete, incorporating where appropriate a diverse range of sources.
• Develop future segments, special event coverage, sweeps planning.
• Collaborate with Brand Marketing on topical and special promotion.
• Collaborate with other newsroom managers for special events planning as well as day-to-day coverage.
• Responsible for managing the production of news specials, entertainment shows and other productions outside of the regularly scheduled newscasts.
• Work with all facets of the organization, including production, IT and engineering to ensure the most accurate and compelling local coverage.
• Contribute to and develop content for digital platforms.
• Collaborate with Digital Lead to develop content and promotion strategies on all platforms.
• Work with Digital Lead to manage KBLR efforts. Manage playlist like a newscast rundown to maximize opportunity for engagement.
• Work on news staff scheduling and long-range planning.
• Back-up producer and assignment editor as needed.
• Plan and share content with news partners. Share resources when possible.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism/related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years' experience in newsroom management
• Minimum 5 years' experience in newsgathering and/or production
• Minimum 5 years' experience writing, producing and desktop editingRequirements

Requirements
• Must be willing to work in Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• Proven ability to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish.
• Proven ability to understand and communicate well in a duo Spanish/English-speaking environment.
Desired Characteristics
• Strong editorial judgment as well as the ability to respond and make decisions in a breaking news situation for coverage across multiple platforms
• Ability to lead the newsroom
• Experienced at providing ongoing feedback to develop individuals
• Innovative and creative thinker who will push to make Telemundo Las Vegas local content the best in the market
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
• Knowledge of libel law and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
• Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Team player who is flexible
• Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Intense familiarity and interest in current news events.
• Strong Organizational Skills.
• News judgment with solid ethical decision process

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