Executive Producer – Morning News

WPRI 12 News

East Providence, RI, United States
On-site
Lead editorial process for morning newscasts
Manage producers and oversee production
Approve scripts and rundowns
Oversee news coverage decisions, content production and team development for multiple morning newscasts and digital platforms

Job Summary

  • Oversee news coverage decisions, content production and team development for multiple morning newscasts and digital platforms.
  • Review and approve scripts, story treatments, and rundowns, ensuring accuracy and maintaining brand promise and editorial standards.
  • Recruit, hire, mentor, and schedule producers while implementing strategies that grow and engage audiences across all platforms.

Matching Summary

Oversee news coverage decisions, content production and team development for multiple morning newscasts and digital platforms.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead editorial process for morning newscasts
  • Manage producers and oversee production
  • Approve scripts and rundowns
  • Respond to breaking news
  • Grow audiences across platforms

Nice-to-have

  • Inspire team and innovate storytelling
  • Foster supportive newsroom culture
  • Local knowledge is a plus

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, or related field
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in television news production
  • Must be able to work an early-morning schedule

Work Rights

Not specified

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