Morning Executive Producer Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in New Haven

Morning Executive Producer WTNH/News 8 is looking for its next morning show leader. The Executive Producer will supervise news content across all media platforms and line‑produce at least one hour of a live newscast. Responsibilities Manage newsroom, contribute to the editorial process, and make solid decisions in breaking news situations. Help in content production. Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business and financial objectives. Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices. Recruit new producers and coach/mentor team members. Hold post‑news meetings, plan for the next day, and offer critiques. Lead content and managers meetings. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. At least 5 years of experience in news operations and/or producing. Collaborate with anchors, reporters, producers, writers, assignment editors, photographers, and other team members to ensure newscasts are highly produced, teasers are strong, and content matches the station brand, reviewing scripts and ensuring accuracy, fairness, and ethical journalism. Ability to multi‑task, handle extreme deadline pressure, and react/coordinate coverage under live breaking‑news situations. Excellent verbal, written, digital, and analytical skills. Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity, and understanding of viewer needs and expectations. Able to work the morning shift. Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually. Location: New Haven, CT. #J-18808-Ljbffr