Local News Executive Producer
KOAT, the ABC affiliate in Albuquerque, NM, is looking for an Executive Producer who can oversee newscasts in a faster‑paced news environment. The Executive Producer will construct a vision for newscasts and manage a team toward that vision, develop multi‑platform content that succeeds on air, on mobile, and on social media, and make decisions under daily pressure with a solid background in news producing. The role includes recruiting producers, working with the News Director to implement winning strategies, handling breaking news, and overseeing a compelling product that delivers interesting content to our viewers. The executive producer is also a coach and leader who empowers team members. The position reports to the News Director.
Responsibilities
- Oversight of the preparation of a rundown and scripts for the newscasts
- Research, pitch, and gather enterprise news stories
- Oversight of the use of all graphics resources to enhance presentation
- Manage, coach, and motivate producers, reporters, and video journalists
- Respond to breaking news
- Oversight of digital response to breaking news and social media engagement
- Write compelling news stories in an active voice
- Produce and booth newscasts when needed
- Post stories and videos on the station website and on mobile
- Lead editorial meetings and pitch enterprise stories in editorial meetings
- Perform administrative responsibilities including scheduling, performance reviews, training, and providing important feedback
- Communicate with news staff, promotions, and production/engineering
Requirements
- Three years producing experience
- Demonstrated experience in writing and ability to think visually
- Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
- 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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and 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
Values in Action
At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in fostering collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and 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 received numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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