TEGNA
Overview WVEC-TV Hampton Roads, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Hampton Roads, seeks an Executive Producer to oversee our team of producers. The ideal candidate will possess prior TV leadership experience, a commitment to success, and a desire to mentor and offer regular feedback to the team. As the executive producer, you will work closely with producers to create captivating shows and explore new methods of presenting audience-focused content that aligns with the needs of our community.
Responsibilities Collaborate and execute long-term newsroom strategy
Train, develop, and coach the newsroom team with a focus on mentoring content creators across all platforms
Oversee the daily editorial process
Oversee the on-air execution and provide coaching and showcasing techniques
Review, approve scripts, and provide writing/copy editing to rundowns to ensure accuracy and quality
Source and recruit top-notch journalists
Participate in coordinating all aspects of coverage, from breaking news to enterprise story production and specials
Ensure the news coverage meets our brand, policies, values, and FCC rules
Direct newsroom operations and manage schedules
Work with newsroom management to establish goals and further develop our local brand
Requirements Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
Prior industry experience as a news producer and as a newsroom leader
Track record of quality journalism, high integrity, and ethical decision-making
Passion for growing journalists and fostering a creative, positive, and collaborative newsroom
Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news, and changing events
Strong organization, planning skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines
Knowledge of AP ENPS, Edius, photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems a plus
Benefits TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program offers company matching and full vesting from day one. Additionally, ALL employees and eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health. TEGNA also provides PTO, nine paid holidays per year, and other benefits.
Note: Some jobs may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and some or all benefits described may not apply to certain employees under union plans.
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