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KGO-TV, the ABC-owned station in San Francisco, is seeking a Weekend Executive Producer of Streaming and Production to launch daily live news programs for ABC7 News Bay Area’s streaming channel and oversee our weekend content team. This is a rare opportunity to build something from scratch with the freedom to be wildly creative.

We are looking for someone to join our team who understands important issues for the Bay Area market and an innovative leader with superior news judgment. The ideal candidate has experience producing and managing compelling TV and digital content.

You will be a great addition to the ABC7 News team if you are a hard-working, self-starter who is extremely curious and constantly keeps up with local and national news. The ideal candidate must have a keen understanding of multi-platform strategy, a track record of breaking news success stories and thrive in a very competitive environment. Having a connection to the Bay Area is a bonus.

ABC7 is committed to serving the local community with a mission to help Build a Better Bay Area. We welcome a respected, knowledgeable journalist with high standards and a positive attitude to join our team.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee all aspects of weekend news coverage on all of KGO/ABC7 platforms
• Guide assignment editors, and linear and digital producers on editorial content decisions
• Copy edit linear and digital scripts
• Pitch story ideas on a daily basis
• Communicate well with others in the newsroom, and across station departments
• During the week, fill-in for Executive Producers on all dayparts or work on special projects
• Collaborate with digital team members throughout the day
• Recruit high-performing candidates for opportunities and train current staff to acquire or enhance skills
• Foster a positive workplace environment and encourage collaboration

Basic Qualifications :

• Minimum of five years’ experience producing or other content roles at a local news station
• Management experience is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work under deadline pressures and work in a rapid, fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong editorial and production skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be flexible with working hours (nights, overnights, holidays) and adaptable to change

Required Education :
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Education :
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication or related field

Additional Information :
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Overview

We are Altice USA; a family of businesses that includes Optimum, Suddenlink, Optimum Mobile, Optimum Business, A4 advertising, Cheddar, and News12. Our common goal is connecting our customers to friends and family, shows they love, advertising that resonates and news that matters. We’re building a workforce that thrives on collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. We hope connecting you to a potential role is just the beginning.

Responsibilities

News 12 New Jersey is looking for a creative and talented  Associate Producer to assist in the development and production of local television news by writing and formatting scripts and coordinating program elements for all News 12 platforms including social media. The ideal candidate will write clear, accurate copy with sources checked and on a strict deadline. Write to video and other graphic elements. Act as producer as necessary. Maintain familiarity with local, national and international current events, important issues and newsmakers. Other responsibilities will be to monitor News 12 content and maintain familiarity with it on a continuing basis. Take part in editorial process and propose stories to be covered. Work accurately under pressure. Coordinate with studio, graphics, assignment desk and field crews and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications preferred, Master’s degree is a plus• Minimum of one-year of broadcast journalism experience.• Experience with Electronic News Production System (ENPS) preferred.• Knowledge of libel laws and ethical foundations of journalism.• Proficiency in current and emerging newsgathering and production technologies.• Competence in broadcast news writing.• Must have knowledge of and interest in local, national and world news with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Altice USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Requirements of this position include demonstration of either full vaccination status against COVID-19 or company-provided weekly COVID-19 testing.