Executive Producer

Nightside Executive Producer

WPBF, Hearst Television's ABC affiliate in Palm Beach Gardens, is looking for a Nightside Executive Producer to oversee our market-leading evening newscasts. This competitive market demands someone with big-picture vision, strong editorial judgment, and a sharp sense of urgency. We are seeking a leader with exceptional breaking news instincts and strong showcasing skills who can create compelling, multi-platform content that excels on-air and across digital and social platforms.
The Nightside Executive Producer will work closely with producers, reporters, anchors, and directors to execute winning nightly coverage strategies. The ideal candidate thrives in high-pressure situations, owns the room during breaking news, and can inspire a team to produce impactful, audience-focused journalism. This role will also play a key leadership role in major story initiatives and special coverage projects, including election coverage and other large-scale newsroom events.
Responsibilities

Oversee the editorial execution and production of the 5:30 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p. m. newscasts
Lead the team in choosing dynamic daily content tailored to evening viewers
Demonstrate strong editorial decision-making, breaking news leadership, and showcasing skills
Respond aggressively to breaking news, ensuring WPBF leads the competition on-air, online, and across social platforms
Drive a digital-first strategy, ensuring strong content distribution on the website, app, streaming platforms, and social media
Support producers and reporters in crafting compelling copy and using graphics, video, and pre-production elements to create dynamic presentations
Collaborate with News Director and News Management Team to ensure strategies are consistent across day parts
Play a leadership role in major newsroom initiatives and big story projects, including election coverage and special event programming
Manage, coach, and motivate producers, reporters, and video journalists
Perform administrative responsibilities including scheduling, performance reviews, training, and providing important feedback
Requirements

At least 6 years of producing/EP experience
A strategic approach to building content, embracing technology, and growing people
Commitment to a digital-first mindset
Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements
Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
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 being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following 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