Senior Executive Producer & Special Projects

Senior Executive Producer & Special Projects

WMUR-TV the ABC affiliate in Manchester NH is looking for a Senior Executive Producer & Special Projects producer who can oversee newscasts and coach in a fast-paced news environment. This position will report to the News Director

You must be able to manage coach and motivate a team committed to excellence on broadcast and digital platforms.

A strong editorial voice solid news judgment and an aggressive coverage style are required. You must have the proven ability to make good ethical decisions a solid producing background and be able to make those you supervise better.

The ideal candidate can handle breaking news when it happens and when it doesnt can still deliver interesting and relevant content to viewers across all platforms and teach others how to do the same.

The right candidate will also be able to help oversee our Investigative team and Special Projects efforts. We need someone who can articulate a vision for investigations promotable stories documentary-style packages and special shows and then be able to lead the production of impactful insightful and meaningful stories.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coach executive producers and line producers
• Coach anchors reporters and photojournalists
• Oversee rundowns and scripts
• Respond aggressively to breaking news
• Lead editorial meetings
• Help recruit and evaluate producers
• Above average communication skills required

Requirements:

• Minimum five years producing experience
• Prior management experience
• Above average writing skills
• Good news judgement
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate crews and responsibilities simultaneously
• Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication ensuring that the content we create is authentic accurate and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearsts 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 familys needs