Job Description
KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, is seeking an Executive Producer to lead the newsroom’s editorial vision across broadcast and digital platforms in a fast-paced news environment. This hands‑on newsroom leader will translate strategy into daily newscasts and digital coverage, recruit producers, and work with the News Director to implement winning strategies for each newscast. When breaking news arises, the Executive Producer will respond decisively. Otherwise, the role involves overseeing a compelling product that delivers interesting content to viewers. Coaching and leadership skills are essential to develop those the executive supervises. The Executive Producer reports to the News Director.
Responsibilities
- Oversee rundowns and scripts for daily newscasts with a focus on clarity, pacing, and storytelling
- Respond decisively to breaking news on digital and on air
- Research, pitch, and develop enterprise stories that resonate across broadcast, digital, and social platforms
- Manage, coach, and motivate producers, reporters, and video journalists
- Oversee the use of all graphics resources to enhance presentation
- Write compelling news stories in active voice
- Booth newscasts when needed
- Communicate with news staff, promotions, and production/engineering
Requirements
- Three years producing experience
- Demonstrated writing experience and visual thinking skills
- Coordinator of several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
- Ability to summarize information into easy‑to‑understand components
- Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements
- Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Experience with Adobe Premiere editing system
- Related military experience will be considered
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. We believe in diversity, compassion, and representation in the content we create.
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
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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