WTSP-TV

WTSP/10 Tampa Bay, the CBS affiliate in Tampa Bay, Florida is looking for a dynamic, creative and driven Executive Producer for our 11pm newscast. This person, who is responsible for overseeing and producing daily content, must also be organized and thrive at delivering on tight deadlines. Solid visual and editorial skills are essential. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented energetic and strategic thinker, who is also a team player with a positive attitude. A strong awareness of current events, social media trends and skills with different platforms is essential. We are looking for a strong leader who is focused on integrating multiple platforms and pushing innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead team in the creation of unique, shareable content
• Skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content
• Work with the digital and desk teams to identify and assign content appropriately for each platform
• Encourage innovation, risk-taking, and powerful storytelling in crafting great newscasts
• Inspire enterprise stories and coordinate special coverage with the news leadership team
• Oversee multiple newscasts to ensure the brand promise and strategies are met
• Train producers
• Regularly critique newscasts with the staff, both as a team and with individual producers
• Identify daily opportunities to have our news get noticed and reach new audiences
• Challenge the norm
• Help create a multi-platform experience
• Work collaboratively with other managers and perform tasks as required by News Director and Digital Director
• Set nightly plans and coverage expectations for newscasts, 10TampaBay.com, plus mobile app & social platforms

Requirements

• College degree with 3-5 years’ previous management experience; newsroom experience preferred.
• Must be a great communicator and a strong leader.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess solid news judgment and be able to work calmly under deadline pressures.
• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, photojournalism, and editing a plus

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

TEGNA requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.

WTSP/10 Tampa Bay, the CBS affiliate in Tampa Bay, Florida is looking for a dynamic, creative and driven Executive Producer for our 11pm newscast. This person, who is responsible for overseeing and producing daily content, must also be organized and thrive at delivering on tight deadlines. Solid visual and editorial skills are essential. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented energetic and strategic thinker, who is also a team player with a positive attitude. A strong awareness of current events, social media trends and skills with different platforms is essential. We are looking for a strong leader who is focused on integrating multiple platforms and pushing innovation.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.
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