Job Description
The Executive Producer is the editorial and production leader for Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, an Emmy award-winning weekly business news television program, and Business & Beyond, a weekly podcast.
This is a hands‑on leadership role for a small, collaborative team. The Executive Producer sets the editorial direction for both programs while also participating in the day‑to‑day work required to produce timely, compelling and authoritative business journalism.
The Executive Producer identifies important stories and guests, develops show rundowns and interview plans, coordinates production including maintaining close communication with FOX/CBS, supervises an associate producer and works closely with the broader IBJ Media newsroom to strengthen coverage and expand the reach of the programs.
The ideal candidate combines strong editorial judgment with excellent writing, storytelling, organizational, leadership skills and the ability to juggle many fluid dynamics simultaneously. An understanding of business, economic and public‑policy issues is important; knowledge of Indiana’s business community is a plus.
Responsibilities
Editorial and Program Leadership
- Set the editorial direction for Inside INdiana Business and Business & Beyond.
- Identify timely and compelling stories, trends, issues and newsmakers.
- Develop story ideas, interviews, features, recurring segments and special programming.
- Work with hosts, reporters and other journalists to develop strong angles, interviews and reporting plans.
- Maintain high standards for accuracy, fairness, originality and journalistic integrity.
- Work closely with IBJ Media newsroom leaders and journalists to coordinate coverage and make the most of reporting across the organization.
Television and Podcast Production
- Lead the weekly production of Inside INdiana Business, including preparing the show rundown and providing guidance on interviews, reporter packages, features and teases.
- Work with the Associate Producer to identify and book executives, entrepreneurs, policymakers and other newsmakers as guests.
- Prepare the host and reporters for interviews and help shape conversations that are substantive and engaging.
- Write and edit scripts and review video, graphics and other program elements for editorial quality.
- Manage production timelines and work closely with the videographer/editor to keep the show on schedule.
- Work closely with host Gerry Dick in leading the editorial development of the Business & Beyond podcast, including episode concepts, guests and interview preparation, while working with IBJ Media podcast staff on editing, publishing and distribution.
- Maintain enough working knowledge of audio and video production tools to perform basic edits, create clips and provide production backup when needed.
Team Leadership and Daily Video
- Supervise the associate producer responsible for Inside INdiana Business’ Daily Download, a two-minute television segment provided to affiliate stations across the state.
- Coordinate closely with the program host, reporter, videographer/editor and other contributors.
- Set clear priorities and deadlines and provide constructive editorial and production feedback.
- Foster a collaborative, creative and deadline‑driven environment.
Audience and Content Development
- Look for new ways to grow and engage audiences across television, podcast, digital and social platforms.
- Adapt strong journalism for multiple platforms and formats.
- Work with marketing, audience‑development and digital teams to promote programs and stories.
- Use audience data and analytics to help inform programming decisions.
- Explore opportunities for new segments, special programs, live events and other multimedia initiatives.
- Work with company leadership and other departments on sponsorships, events and partnerships while maintaining appropriate editorial independence.
Requirements
- Several years of professional experience in journalism, television, podcasting, digital media or related content production, with experience producing television news.
- Strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify important stories, compelling angles and strong interview subjects.
- Excellent writing, editing, interviewing and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple stories, guests, deadlines and production elements.
- Basic working knowledge of audio and video production tools, including the ability to perform simple edits and create clips.
- Willingness to work outside normal business hours when news or production schedules require.
Education/Experience
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, broadcasting, media or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience working collaboratively with journalists, hosts and production staff.
Preferred
- Experience covering business, finance, economics, technology, entrepreneurship, government or public policy.
- Knowledge of Indiana’s business community and economy.
- Experience developing journalism for multiple platforms.
- Experience using audience analytics to inform editorial decisions.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision and ancillary plans available
- 401K plan
About IBJ Media
Inside INdiana Business is a division of IBJ Media, a local news organization focused on serving Indiana’s business, legal and civic communities.
The Inside INdiana Business television operation works alongside an IBJ Media newsroom that produces Indianapolis Business Journal, The Indiana Lawyer, the news websites and a range of daily and weekly email newsletters.
IBJ Media offers the opportunity to do ambitious work in a smaller newsroom where individuals can have a significant impact.
Contact Information
Website: https://www.ibjmedia.com
Contact: Laurinda Swank
Email: lswank@ibj.com
Phone: (317) 472-5327
Address: 1 Monument Circle, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN, 46204
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