Fort Myers Broadcasting Co
Location
Fort Myers, FL | United States
Job description
Executive Producer News
Position Overview:
WINK News-Southwest Florida’s News leader is seeking an experienced Executive Producer to help lead our team. You will be responsible for overseeing the creation of high-quality news content, driving the editorial direction of our newscast while also overseeing producers.
Responsibilities:
- Editorial Leadership:
- Develop and implement the overall editorial vision and strategy for our news programs.
- Stay informed about current events, news trends, and audience preferences to guide decision-making.
- Determine the news stories to cover, prioritize coverage, and allocate resources effectively.
- Collaborate with editors, reporters, and news anchors to shape story ideas and enhance their delivery.
- News Production Management:
- Oversee the entire news production process, including planning, story development, scripting, and on-air presentation.
- Coordinate with various departments, such as news gathering, research, and technical teams, to ensure seamless execution of news programs.
- Review and approve scripts, graphics, videos, and other visual elements for broadcast.
- Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead and inspire a team of news professionals, including producers, editors, writers, and production staff.
- Provide clear direction, feedback, and guidance to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Encourage a collaborative and innovative work culture that promotes excellence, creativity, and journalistic integrity.
- Quality Control and Standards:
- Uphold high journalistic standards and ethics in news reporting, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and objectivity.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of news content, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures.
- Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and production techniques to enhance the overall quality and innovation of our news programming.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or broadcasting preferred but not required.
- 3+ years in television news, with a focus on editorial leadership and management.
- Strong knowledge of news production processes, including story development, scriptwriting, and on-air presentation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and high-performance.
- Exceptional editorial judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced news environment.
- Proficient in current news industry trends, digital platforms, and multimedia storytelling techniques.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Solid organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
- Deep understanding of journalistic ethics and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, and integrity.
Benefits:
Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA
- 1 st of the month after 30 days of employment
- Subject to plan terms
- Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP and employee-paid benefits such as short- and long-term disability
- PTO – Earned on Accrual Basis
- Company-Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
Southwest Florida is often praised as being one of the healthiest and happiest places in the world with miles of white-sand beaches and a dynamic community. Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug-free and smoke-free environment.
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