Executive Producer

Job Description

Executive Producer, WEWS

WEWS, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Executive Producer to oversee the content and production of our newscasts. As the Executive Producer, you will collaborate with the news team to shape the editorial direction and elevate storytelling for our viewers. Cleveland offers a thriving arts and culture scene, and a vibrant outdoor lifestyle along the shores of Lake Erie. If you are a seasoned news leader with a passion for engaging audiences, apply for this exciting opportunity at WEWS. Together, let's take Cleveland's news coverage to new heights.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Manage newscasts or local program content and showcase 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-r7xq79-18-219-59-150-42 in your application.