Executive Producer

Company Overview

We are launching a television news network that will be featured on all major television providers. Our network will be focused on the drug epidemic and mental health crisis our nation is currently suffering from. Not only is it our goal to report and provide around-the-clock coverage regarding this epidemic, but we want to ask the hard questions and provide real solutions on how we as a nation can mitigate these atrocities against our citizens. We are looking for like-minded individuals who are as passionate about putting an end to this drug epidemic once and for all. Get in on the ground floor today and join our team in making a difference.

Position Overview

Are you an experienced Executive Producer looking for an opportunity to advance your career?

If you are passionate and knowledgeable about journalism and storytelling and can operate in a fast-paced changing environment successfully, we have the perfect job for you! We are looking for an experienced Executive Producer to join our team. As our Executive Producer, you will be responsible for developing and producing all elements of our news program and other shows.

By joining our news team in its early stages, you will play a key role in providing valuable insight into how to grow our team.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate effectively with a wide range of personnel to create compelling content.
• Oversee, coordinate, and support the execution of daily news broadcasts and other broadcasts if necessary.
• Schedule interview guests and maintain a roster of guests for future use.
• Work with Talent on which guests Talent would like to have on the next or future shows.
• Generate story ideas and participate in editorial meetings
• Implement programming directives from Talent and Senior Management.
• Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Work effectively with a wide range of constituencies such as Talent, Staff, clients, listeners, and the general public.
• Confer with Supervisors and Board Operators to coordinate activities.
• Record commercial, public service, and promotional announcements with Talent, or perform other on-air duties.
• Handle on-air phone activities such as connecting to Guests and screening callers as needed.
• Coordinate Remote Broadcasts and Talent Appearances with the Talent and Promotions Manager.
• Maintain good relations with local sources and guests.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in a top 20 market
• Newswriting, line-producing, and field-producing background
• Must be creative and have the ability to maintain and build strong media and listener relations
• A successful candidate must be able to exercise independent judgment under minimal guidance, meet daily deadlines, be able to multitask, have strong time management skills, be organized, and be a self-starter

Upfront Inc