Executive Producer

Job Description

Executive Producer, WXYZ

WXYZ, the E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in the vibrant city of Detroit, Michigan, is seeking an experienced Executive Producer to lead our talented news team.

As the Executive Producer, you'll have the incredible opportunity to showcase the best of Detroit to our viewers across multiple platforms. Residing in the heart of the Motor City, you'll be immersed in a city undergoing an exciting renaissance, with new businesses, restaurants, and cultural attractions popping up all over. From the iconic art deco architecture downtown to the burgeoning creative neighborhoods, there is a palpable energy and sense of possibility in Detroit.

Beyond the workplace, Detroit offers an exceptional quality of life. The cost of living is remarkably affordable, allowing you to stretch your paycheck. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the city's extensive park system, including the beautiful Detroit Riverfront. And with its central Midwest location, Detroit provides easy access to explore the Great Lakes region and beyond. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and are passionate about local news, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead our news team in Detroit.

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-rnqnw5-18-220-94-189-42 in your application.