Seattle TV-KIRO is hiring : Executive Producer - KIRO TV in Seattle

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TheExecutive Producer at KIRO 7 News in Seattle, WA is a creative, fun, and detail-oriented executive producer who manages our dayside producer team made up of uniquely talented individuals.

This executive producer wears many hats : generating a large quantity of high-quality newscasts for TV, online, and OTT platforms.

The perfect candidate will be a proactive self-starter, managing several ongoing projects with little supervision - while seeking to create new ones.

The position requires a high-level understanding of TV and digital strategy and tactics, including visual storytelling, graphics, teases, and promotional opportunities.

As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Executive Producer will lead by example while working closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees daily newscasts to ensure we are aggressive on breaking news and are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences
• Works with news managers to plan daily and long-term editorial coverage for newsroom
• Supervises and coaches producers, as well as, reviews newscasts and reporter scripts providing feedback to encourage powerful showcasing and storytelling
• Works closely with news team and creative services on promotable story strategy and generating new content ideas
• Will help with long-term planning for big events, political coverage, and station / community initiatives
• Works closely with KIRO’s creative team to execute high profile station initiatives and content for newscasts
• Helps support strategy and distribution plan for content on TV, OTT, and all digital platforms
• Manages producer schedules and fill-in produces as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The salary range for this position is $95,000 per year to $118,000 per year. Final compensation for the role will be determined by a variety of factors such as skills, certifications, and relevant work experience.

Benefits for this role include :

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d / b / a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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