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Executive Producer, National News Spectrum Networks

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Spectrum News is launching a new national news product which will stream 24×7 on a new OTT platform.
Spectrum News is in search of a Producer who will create newscasts as part of a national editorial team. Our national news puts impactful, not sensational, stories and information into context to demonstrate to viewers how their lives are connected to domestic and world events.

The Executive Producer, National News will be responsible for leading a team of producers and associate producers in the production of live and recorded national newscasts. The EP will be responsible for story selection and execution, working with news management throughout all Spectrum Networks and coordinating editorial logistics with the National Content Hub, reporters, producers and technical staff in locations throughout the U.S. The EP will also be responsible for producing special reports and series.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
  • Supervisory responsibilities for newsroom staff and station personnel working on newscasts with particular emphasis on Producers and Associate Producers, ensuring the department’s staffing and assignment needs are met.
  • Serve as editorial lead of newscasts
  • Oversee decisions on story lineup, video/audio elements, graphics and show timing
  • Solve the challenges that come with dynamic news coverage
  • Develop backups for critical coverage
  • Coordinate logistics with all Spectrum stations
  • Perform writing and editing functions as needed
  • Generate story and coverage ideas on a daily and long-term basis
  • Handles shift scheduling and approves paid time off when applicable
  • Follow through on all assignments meeting required deadlines
  • Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Impeccable editorial judgement
  • Must have a passion for news and storytelling
  • Knowledge of current events and industry trends
  • Must be able to work quickly and accurately while juggling multiple tasks and priorities
  • Must have live control room experience
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Innovate storytelling and newscast producing
  • Proficient at inspiring staff to attain goals of creativity, urgency and accuracy
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel throughout organization
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to anticipate situations, meet strict deadlines, organize and manage multiple priorities
  • Pro-active with demonstrated enthusiasm in dealing with breaking news and high-stress situations
  • Ability to effectively train others
  • Proficient in video editing and use of graphics
  • Must adhere to attendance guidelines
  • Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
  • Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software and basic non-linear editing systems preferred
  • National news experience preferred

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field preferred or comparable television work experience

Related Work Experience

  • 5+ Years Producing and Executive Producing experience in television news
  • 2+ Years Management experience

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