Senior Executive Producer Job at Spectrum in El Segundo

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Sr Mgr Sr Exec Producer - Spectrum News (NPR690)
Ready to lead a team of talented professionals in creating top-quality news programming? Spectrum News is composed of over 30 hyper‑local news and regional sports networks that are committed to producing original, unbiased, and high‑quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events within their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We are committed to providing viewers with 24‑hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION
As the Sr Mgr Sr Exec Producer you will oversee all aspects of the daily production of news programming during your assigned shift. You will lead and supervise a team of shift managers, producers, writers, reporters, technical staff, and other production staff to ensure each news story goes from concept to air. It will be your responsibility to ensure that the editorial and production values of news programming meet Spectrum Networks’ high standards and drive viewership, grow the audience, and strengthen the brand. You’ll make data‑informed decisions about what’s resonating to connect our audience with the stories that matter.

WHAT OUR SR MGR SR EXEC PRODUCER ENJOY MOST

Collaborating with reporters, producers, writers, and technical staff

Leading and directing a team to produce high‑quality news programming

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS
Required Qualifications

Experience: Management experience – 3+ years; senior or unit producer at a news station – 5+ years

Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Technical skills: Ability to work on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in‑depth knowledge of organizational objectives

Skills: Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English

Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively with all levels; think strategically and anticipate future trends, needs, and expectations; work under time‑pressure deadlines

Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community

Schedule: Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to breaking news or severe weather emergencies

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree

Working Conditions

Works primarily indoors, might be assigned field duties occasionally

Requires long periods of computer use and telephone communications

Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi‑noisy environment

Communicates in person, by phone, and by email

Works different shifts or longer shifts due to breaking news and severe weather emergencies; willing and able to work weekends and holidays

Materials and equipment: various studio and news‑gathering television equipment, computers, and computer‑related equipment

Sits for long periods of time

Must be able to distinguish colors and discern sounds

May be required to lift up to 5 pounds

Compensation
The base pay for this position generally is between $96,300.00 and $205,100.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

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