WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore is hiring : Executive Producer in Baltimore

WBAL is looking for an Executive Producer who can oversee fast-paced newscasts in an even faster –paced news market. We need a driven, organized leader who can articulate a vision for their shows and lead a team towards the vision.

The right candidate will be a leader who can develop multi-platform content that succeeds on air, on mobile, and on social media. Responsibilities include the ability to manage, coach, and motivate a team of producers, reporters, anchors, and photojournalists who are committed to excellence.

The Executive Producer is responsible for the overall content of assigned newscasts, manages all aspects of breaking news, and social engagement. The right candidate must be a pro when it comes to effective communication and decision making under daily deadline pressure.

Job Responsibilities : Oversight of the preparation of a rundown and scripts for the newscasts

Oversight of the use of all graphics resources to enhance presentation

Coaching producers, reporters, and photojournalists

Responding to breaking news

Oversight of digital response to breaking news and social media engagement

Writing compelling news stories in active voice

Meeting deadlines

News gathering

Boothing newscasts when needed

Posting stories and video on website and on mobile

Leading editorial meetings and pitching enterprise stories

Performing administrative duties including scheduling, performance reviews, training and providing critical feedback

Communicating effectively with news staff, promotions, and production / engineering

In-person attendance is required

Experience Requirements : Minimum of three years producing experience

Demonstrated experience in writing and ability to think visually

Qualifications Requirements : Strong sense of audience desires

Outstanding communication skills

Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously

Ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components

Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements

Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Use of Adobe Premier editing system is a plus

Education : Related experience and / or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience

Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered

Diversity Statement 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

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