Executive Producer, WFTS | Tampa, FL | Full-time | Onsite
Are you a strategic storytelling leader ready to shape the news that matters most to Tampa Bay? WFTS, the E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Tampa, is seeking an experienced Executive Producer who will manage compelling newscasts and local programs across multiple platforms. This is your opportunity to lead a talented team in delivering impactful journalism that connects with our community.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Manage newscasts or local program content and showcase across multiple platforms.
- Collaborate with editors, producers and/or the assignment desk to select stories for coverage.
- Oversee and edit the writing of content, including but not limited to teases and web headlines.
- Develop and manage effective workflow strategies and procedures for multiple programs.
- Manage pre‑production to ensure quality and ethical standards and coordination between control room and design staff.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
- Generally, 5+ years previous news producing experience preferred.
- Prior managerial experience preferred.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws.
- Ability to create tactics and strategies to increase demo performance in key target areas for multiple platforms.
- Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations.
- Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings.
LOCATION:
Tampa, Florida.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
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