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News 8 Now has an immediate opening for a dynamic Executive Producer to help manage the day-to-day operations of the newsroom and shepherd Morgan Murphy Media’s new J365 Producer program. The Executive Producer will work closely with the News Director on special projects, planning, and leading a growing team of award-winning journalists. They will also guide the next generation of Producers through an intensive year-long on-the-job training program designed to set them up for a long and successful career through a dedicated curriculum to include showcasing, newsroom leadership, understanding the audience, goal setting, digital producing and more.

What you’ll do:

–       Work closely with broadcast and digital producers, MMJs, photojournalists, and anchors to create compelling news content for all News 8 Now newscasts and platforms

–       Develop daily coverage plans and special content plans

–       Oversee J365 Producer program

–       Provide feedback to the news team

–       Produce newscasts as needed

What you’ll bring:

–       Newsroom management experience preferred

–       A strong newswriting and newscast producing background

–       Excellent communication and people skills

–       Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills

–       Ability to multi-task in high stress situations

–       Must be able to work flexible hours and adapt to schedule changes

Morgan Murphy Media is a dynamic and progressive family-owned business since 1890 that values our employees, culture, and community. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, it operates television and radio stations, a print magazine, websites, apps and a digital marketing agency across its seven locations. To learn more, visit morganmurphymedia.com.

Morgan Murphy Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and our communities.

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