You've already been the best producer in the room. Now you're the best EP in your shop who's looking for an incredible top 10 market opportunity. This is your chance to lead a great news team to victory. KHOU 11 in Houston is looking for a seasoned Executive Producer . The winning candidate will have a winning attitude, solid news judgement, and an eye for doing things differently. We're looking for someone who can motivate a fully engaged team and ensure the high-quality standards of the KHOU 11 brand every day. The ideal candidate should be confident in executing critically quick decisions with urgency and impact plus manage an audience focused content calendar that aligns with the needs of our community.
Responsibilities / the Executive Producer will: Grasp the content that matters to our communities and know how to bring timely coverage and conversation to our shows every day
Oversee the newscast to ensure the brand promise and strategies are met.
Regularly critique newscasts with the staff, both as a team and with individual producers
Hold a strong standard for the entire newscast and its content that aligns with audience research and needs.
Identify daily opportunities to have our news get noticed and reach new audiences.
Lead teams in the creation of unique, shareable content
Skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.
Work with the digital desk to identify and assign content appropriately for each platform.
Encourage innovation, risk-taking and powerful storytelling in crafting great newscasts.
Inspire enterprise stories and coordinate special coverage with news leadership team.
Challenge the norm.
Help create a multi-platform experience.
Work collaboratively with other managers and perform tasks as required by News Director, and Director of Innovation Requirements: 3+ years newsroom leadership experience preferred as an EP, Assistant News Director, or News Director
Experience successfully leading teams through content transformation
Strong understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
Knowledge of ENPS, photojournalism, editing, and content management systems a plus
Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines.
BA/BS in Journalism, Communications or related a plus
Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc. About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit . EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.
