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60 MINUTES · 12 hours ago

Executive Producer

60 MINUTES is a renowned news program under CBS News and Stations, and they are seeking an Executive Producer for their Pittsburgh location. The role involves leading newsroom operations, ensuring journalistic accuracy, and fostering a collaborative environment while producing impactful news content.

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Responsibilities

Review and approve scripts and rundowns to ensure journalistic accuracy and quality in accordance with our mission
Daily review of news product before and after air to ensure shows meet and exceed the mission of impactful journalism, quality, accuracy and stellar execution
Ensure thoroughness of coverage
Assist in evaluating and leading staff members to promote peak performance and efficiency
Newsroom leader with the ability to make decisions under pressure
Effective communicator to those in the field with story composition and live reporting
Ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines
Excellent news judgment, ability to problem-solve
Key collaborator with newsroom
Strong writing and script review; proven ability to react to breaking news situations
A creative storyteller and the shows orchestra leader
Able to generate enterprise stories that are compelling and provide a viewer benefit
Able to build contacts in the community for developing impactful stories

Qualification

News leadershipScript reviewBreaking news coverageSocial media knowledgeINews systemsGrass Valley StratusEdius editingMulti-taskingCreative storytellingEffective communicationProblem-solvingCollaboration

Required

At least 3 years of experience as a producer in a commercial broadcast setting
Knowledge of social media and how to use it to promote to broadcast and the web; experience writing for the web required
Must be able to work all shifts
Review and approve scripts and rundowns to ensure journalistic accuracy and quality in accordance with our mission
Daily review of news product before and after air to ensure shows meet and exceed the mission of impactful journalism, quality, accuracy and stellar execution
Ensure thoroughness of coverage
Assist in evaluating and leading staff members to promote peak performance and efficiency
Newsroom leader with the ability to make decisions under pressure
Effective communicator to those in the field with story composition and live reporting
Ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines
Excellent news judgment, ability to problem-solve
Key collaborator with newsroom
Strong writing and script review; proven ability to react to breaking news situations
A creative storyteller and the shows orchestra leader
Able to generate enterprise stories that are compelling and provide a viewer benefit
Able to build contacts in the community for developing impactful stories

Preferred

College Degree preferred
Knowledge of iNews rundown systems and Grass Valley Stratus, and Edius editing solutions preferred
Experience with emerging media techniques and equipment in a newsroom setting a plus

Benefits

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
Generous paid time off.
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

Company

60 MINUTES

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60 MINUTES broadcasts television news magazine.