Senior Newscast Producer - Full-time

KTUL has an immediate opening for a Morning Executive Producer to oversee news content for overall fairness, balance and accuracy. The ideal candidate will oversee production of our 2-hour and 4-hour morning newscasts along with our 30 minute noonnewscastand special programming. You will work closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Executive Producer will lead by example.

Some additional responsibilities of our Executive Producer will include

• Oversee daily newscasts to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences


• Supervise producers and reporters, as well as, review scripts and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytelling


• Manage newsroom and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiences


• Collaborate with News Directorand other station managers to create special segments


• Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

• Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms


• Ability to preform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines


• Ability to identity problems and provide solutions


• A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics


• Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating


• Strong understanding of how to drive digital traffic


• Minimum of 4years producing in a television news environment or equivalent


• A college degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred


• Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!