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Spectrum News is hiring: Executive Producer - Spectrum News 1 in el segundo

Spectrum News, el segundo, ca, United States

Job type: Full Time


This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment‑based immigration sponsorship. Are you a natural born leader? Are you passionate about keeping communities connected and informed?

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As Executive Producer , you’ll own the vision for the newscast. You’ll lead your team through story creation to produce compelling, timely, and accurate newscasts. You’ll be responsible for building a positive team culture, while generating story ideas that reflect your local community. You’ll make data‑informed decisions to connect your audience with the stories that matter.

What Our Executive Producers Enjoy Most

  • Uniting a team of storytellers
  • Overseeing projects from start to finish, including breaking news coverage and issue‑driven special programming
  • Hands‑on management and training opportunities involving graphics, cameras, and cross‑newsroom workflow

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community’s stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is fast‑paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: Producing and executive producing in television news—5+ years
  • Management: 2+ years
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or comparable television work experience
  • Technical Skills: Preferred working knowledge of general computer software
  • Skills: Basic editing and ability to effectively train others
  • Travel: Must be open to travel to discover important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
  • Schedule: Ability to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of newsroom software and basic non‑linear editing systems
  • May be required to lift up to five pounds

Working Conditions

  • Primarily works inside a climate‑controlled environment throughout the year but may be assigned occasional field duties
  • Semi‑noisy newsroom environment

Base pay for this position generally ranges between $86,000.00 and $182,900.00 . The actual compensation offered will consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and may offer additional incentive‑based compensation such as bonuses.

We comply with applicable laws regarding criminal history. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.

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