What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Producer position at Paducah Television Operations LLC?
KLKN-TV in Lincoln, Nebraska is hiring an Executive Producer who is creative and passionate about helping our audience and someone who is not afraid to take chances.
The Executive Producer will lead and grow the team across all broadcast and digital platforms. We’re looking for a true journalist, who has a storytelling spirit and organizational skills that shine. It is a great first step into leadership.
You will help develop a winning multi-platform morning strategy with a focus on local journalism and great content. The EP will coach and mentor our morning team members.
Top candidates will have strong editorial judgment and leadership skills — and must be passionate about winning breaking news and weather. The Executive Producer collaborates with the entire news management team to execute strategic coverage and innovate storytelling both on-air and online.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
You will…
- Lead the news team
- Work with MMJs to find the big story of the day
- Write stories for our digital and broadcast platforms
- Approve all morning content, including scripts
- Coach and mentor team members, offering regular feedback
- Manage multiple deadlines
You have…
- Drive to win
- Commitment to accuracy and urgency
- Strong leadership skills
- Attention to detail and organization
- Five years of experience in a newsroom and a degree in journalism, communications or a related field preferred
You will receive…
- Competitive salary
- Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401K, etc.
- Vacation, paid holidays, and paid time off
- Exceptional growth opportunities
