WFXR
ExecutiveProducer(News)
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“Executive Producer (News) at WFXR. Skills: news judgment, journalistic integrity, editorial decisions. Coach teammates. teach teammates”
What You'll Achieve.
grow a news audience on all platforms
Industry & Context.
make sound editorial decisions
Flexibility to work any shift, operate company motor vehicles, lift up to 25 pounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
news judgment, high journalistic integrity, awareness of news and current events, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, make sound editorial decisions, Fluency in English, Strong knowledge of self, willingness to take action to learn, ability to learn, ability to improve, ability to grow, Professional demeanor, Work well under pressure, handle breaking news, handle last-minute changes, confidently engage with viewers, cultivate story leads, cultivate story information, Valid driver’s license, clean driving record
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media, Creative Writing, English, or a related field, equivalent combination of education and work-related experience, non-linear video editing skills, familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software, Familiarity with ENPS rundown and story management system
What You'll Do.
Use informed news judgment
Use showcasing techniques
lead the team in building newscasts
lead the team in building streams
serve the needs of local viewers
meet the preferences of local viewers
Quickly adjust newscasts
Quickly adjust streams
accommodate breaking news coverage
accommodate severe weather coverage
Line produce 6:00 pm weekday newscast
Ensure content meets company standards
Cooperate with news teammates
Cooperate with production teammates
Cooperate with other station departments
communicate clearly with news teammates
communicate clearly with production teammates
communicate clearly with other station departments
communicate directly with news teammates
communicate directly with production teammates
communicate directly with other station departments
communicate regularly with news teammates
communicate regularly with production teammates
communicate regularly with other station departments
ensure booking of timely live interview guests
ensure booking for morning programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
news & production teammates; other station departments
Communication Scope
oral communication; written communication
Full Job Description
WFXR, the Nexstar FOX television affiliate in Roanoke, Virginia, is looking for an Executive News Producer to help lead our winning team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced producer looking to make a move into management. If you are an innovative leader who wants to take your career to the next level, we want to talk to you. WFXR is located in beautiful Central and Southwest Virginia. Our Executive Producer plays a pivotal role in our mission to grow a news audience on all platforms, broadcast, digital, and social. _Essential Duties and Responsibilities:_ * Coach and teach teammates to grow in confidence and capability in areas outlined here * Use informed news judgment, showcasing techniques, and news research to lead the team in building newscasts and streams that serve the needs and meet the preferences of our local viewers * Quickly adjust newscasts and streams to accommodate breaking news and severe weather coverage * Line produce our 6:00 pm weekday newscast * Edit and author strong copy with correct grammar, punctuation, editorial style, and formatting to meet the requirements of each on-air, digital, and social distribution platform * Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity, timeliness, and production quality * Cooperate and communicate clearly, directly, and regularly with news & production teammates and other station departments * Organize and delegate to ensure booking of timely live interview guests for morning programs _Required & Preferred Capabilities_: * Strong news judgment and high journalistic integrity * Strong awareness of news and current events * Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and make sound editorial decisions in real-time * Excellent communication skills, both oral and written * Fluency in English * Strong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness & ability to take action to learn, improve, and grow * Professional demeanor when interacting
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