WCVB Channel 5 is hiring: Executive Producer in Needham

Executive Producer

WCVB Channel 5, Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in Boston, is seeking an Executive Producer to oversee our impact-driven newscasts. This competitive top-10 market HTV station demands a leader with a big-picture vision, a strong sense of urgency, and a digital-first mindset. The Executive Producer will develop content that succeeds on-air and on all digital platforms, including social media, and will collaborate with producers, on-air talent, directors, and technical staff to implement winning strategies. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader who can command the room during breaking news, inspire a team, and coach and motivate producers, reporters, and video journalists.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in choosing dynamic daily content that focuses specifically on the demands of our multiplatform audience
• Respond aggressively to breaking news, making sure we are ahead of the competition day-in and day-out
• Be a commanding voice in the room when it comes to publishing digital content (website, app, social media, streaming)
• Support producers and reporters in crafting active, compelling copy and in using graphics and pre-production to create dynamic presentations
• Collaborate with News Director and News Management Team to ensure strategies are consistent across dayparts
• Manage, coach, and motivate producers, reporters, and video journalists
• Oversee big projects like the Boston Marathon and other community-centric news efforts that involve collaboration with engineering and promotions
• Perform administrative responsibilities including scheduling, performance reviews, training, and providing important feedback

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as an EP or large-market producer
• A strategic approach to building content, embracing technology, and growing people
• Commitment to a digital-first mindset
• Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Estimated base salary range for this role is $115,000–$130,000, based on experience, market, and other factors. Salary may be modified in the future.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.