Executive Producer – Morning News

WPRI 12 News is seeking a dynamic and experienced Morning Executive Producer to join our awardwinning newsroom. Were looking for a strong leader who brings vision creativity and collaboration to elevate our morning newscasts and digital content. This leader works closely with producers anchors reporters directors photojournalists and news leadership to deliver daily news content. This role requires a proactive leader who can inspire a team innovate storytelling and grow audiences on television web mobile and social media.

Why Youll Love It Here

Youll cover Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusettsa region known for beautiful beaches rich history and amazing restaurants. Its a great place to live work and grow your journalism career.

What Youll Do:

As Morning Executive Producer you will oversee news coverage decisions content production and team development. You will approve scripts to ensure accuracy and maintain our brand promise and editorial standards. You are a problem solver and a leader in responding to breaking news.

Key Responsibilities Include:

* Lead the editorial process for multiple morning newscasts and digital platforms.

* Manage a team of producers and oversee daily newscast production.

* Set and communicate strategic direction for content that aligns with newsroom priorities.

* Review and approve scripts story treatments and rundowns.

* Work closely with Reporters and Anchors to develop storytelling and strengthen social media presence.

* Take charge during breaking news ensuring accurate urgent compelling coverage.

* Guide special project development and longterm planning.

* Recruit hire mentor and schedule producers in partnership with other Executive Producers

* Implement strategies that grow and engage audiences across all platforms.

* Collaborate on social media execution website updates and push alerts.

* Foster a supportive growthoriented newsroom culture that encourages teamwork and learning.

What Were Looking For

Required Qualifications and Skills

* Bachelors degree in communications Journalism or related field

* Minimum of 4 years experience in television news production

* Strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with reporters anchors photojournalists producers and technical teams.

* Highly organized and detailoriented

* Excellent verbal written and analytical abilities.

* Superior news judgment journalistic ethics and understanding of audience expectations.

* Must be able to work an earlymorning schedule.

* Comfortable utilizing stateoftheart broadcast technology

* Fluency in English; local knowledge is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WPRI 12 is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

EOE/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.