Senior Executive Producer & Special Projects

Job Description
WMUR-TV, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH, is looking for a Senior Executive Producer & Special Projects producer who can oversee newscasts and coach in a fast-paced news environment. This position will report to the News Director.

You must be able to manage, coach, and motivate a team committed to excellence on broadcast and digital platforms. A strong editorial voice, solid news judgment, and an aggressive coverage style are required. You must have the proven ability to make good ethical decisions, a solid producing background, and be able to make those you supervise better.

The ideal candidate can handle breaking news when it happens and, when it doesn't, can still deliver interesting and relevant content to viewers across all platforms and teach others how to do the same. The right candidate will also help oversee our Investigative team and Special Projects efforts, articulate a vision for investigations, promotable stories, documentary-style packages and special shows, and lead the production of impactful, insightful, and meaningful stories.

Job Responsibilities

Coach executive producers and line producers

Coach anchors, reporters and photojournalists

Oversee rundowns and scripts

Respond aggressively to breaking news

Lead editorial meetings

Help recruit and evaluate producers

Above average communication skills required

Requirements

Minimum five years producing experience

Prior management experience

Above average writing skills

Good news judgement

Ability to multitask and coordinate crews and responsibilities simultaneously

Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements

Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

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

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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