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WKBW-TV · 23 hours ago

AM Executive Producer, WKBW

Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

8+ years exp

WKBW, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Buffalo, New York, is looking for an Executive Producer to join their AM team. The role involves managing newscasts or local programs, overseeing story selection, content, and production to ensure quality and adherence to ethical standards.

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Responsibilities

Manage newscasts or local program content and showcasing across multiple platforms

Collaborate with editors, producers and/or the assignment desk to select stories for coverage

Oversee and edit the writing of content, including but not limited to teases and web headlines

Develop and manage effective workflow strategies and procedures for multiple programs

Manage pre-production to ensure quality and ethical standards and coordination between control room and design staff

Qualification

Editorial judgmentJournalistic ethicsLibel lawsNew producing experienceManagerial experienceWorkflow strategiesContent managementFlexible work hoursCollaboration

Required

BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience

Generally, 8+- years of experience in related field preferred

Generally, 5+ years previous new producing experience preferred

Prior managerial experience preferred

Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws

Ability to create tactics and strategies to increase demo performance in key target areas for multiple platforms

Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations

Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings

Benefits

A career path to grow your professional experiences

Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan with company match

Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program.