Executive Producer, News (Video)
Location: New York, NY 1211 Ave of the Americas
Position type: Full‑time
The Wall Street Journal is seeking an executive producer for its video team based at WSJ headquarters in New York. This role requires a deeply experienced editorial leader with exceptional production and management skills, responsible for driving fast‑moving coverage of news and shaping distinctive, high‑quality video journalism.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a news team in New York, fostering collaboration, growth and innovation.
- Drive coverage of daily and breaking news, as well as news analysis.
- Ensure quick and accurate delivery of all news assets – from clips to reporter videos to analysis.
- Shape and refine story ideas, scripts and edits to ensure high production values and the highest journalistic standards.
- Collaborate with newsroom leaders and reporting teams to build news pieces and align them with the overall editorial offering and strategy.
- Partner with strategy, product and audience teams to develop distinctive news video formats that resonate with audiences.
- Build relationships with the global newsroom to foster a video‑forward culture.
- Continuously evaluate video journalism with an eye for new storytelling methods.
Qualifications
- 10+ years’ experience in a daily video news environment.
- Exceptional editorial judgment, communication and decision‑making skills under pressure.
- Strong script‑writing and editing experience under tight deadlines.
- Track record of producing distinctive current affairs, business and geopolitical coverage that resonates with WSJ’s audience.
- Experience with video series development and production, ideally around news content.
- Experience building a strategic news vision across coverage areas and formats.
Benefits & Compensation
Base pay: $170,000 – $200,000. Bonuses and comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, wellbeing and optional benefits are offered.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets.
Reasonable Accommodation
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