Executive Producer

WKEF has an immediate opening for an Executive Producer.

Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.

In this role, you’ll be overseeing our evening newscasts, helping write and edit scripts, editing video and working with reporters on their daily assignments.

You'll also be a driver for all of our digital platforms including website and social media.

The main responsibilities for this role includes : Supervise producers and reporters as well as reviewing scripts and providing feedback to encourage growth Help manage content center during breaking news and weather events Collaborating with other managers to help assign reporters stories and showcase content in newscasts Updating website and sending out timely news alerts on all social media platforms Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts The skills you need to be successful in this role : Ability to perform well under pressure and meeting strict deadlines Be a compelling and accurate writer Extraordinary people skills with the ability to coach and motivate Strong leadership and communication skills Flexibility and fast problem-solving skills are vital Proficiency with iNews a plus Knowledge of Adobe Premiere / Express and AVID Journalism or related degree preferred 2-3 years of producing experience Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair : Sinclair, Inc.

(Nasdaq : SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

The Company owns, operates and / or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest.

Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts.

Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net .

About the Team The life-blood of our organization is our people.

We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people.

How good? Here is a glimpse : great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed.

Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.