ROLE:  FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News duopoly is seeking an Executive Producer to oversee our top-rated weekend morning and weekday dayside newscasts for KUSI.  Successful candidate is a team leader, a good listener, versatile and have solid line producing background.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages staff to produce news content for market’s #1 weekend morning newscasts and 3 days of weekday dayside newscasts for KUSI.Helps implement strategies to improve product and ratingsAssists in the decision making of broadcast/digital coverage, content and execution of show, graphics and efficiency of workflowCollaborates with other news managers on editorial decisions, coverage ideas and special projectsWorks with reporters, assignment desk, producers to determine story selection, direction, format, graphics, pace and flow of newscastKeeps team informed of developmentsEdits rundowns, scripts and packagesFill in as line producer as neededWorks together with other departments as needed to execute news integration projectsRepresents and enforces station policyRegularly provide feedback to staff and managers in formal and informal performance evaluationsOther duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired.Minimum 5 years experience as TV line producer or executive producer

REQUIREMENTS/JOB SKILLS:

Must be creative, nimble with technology, have thorough knowledge of newsroom workflow and be versatile with producing news content for both broadcast and digital platforms. Must demonstrate excellent leadership and motivational skills. Must be well-organized and an effective communicator, both oral and written. Must be able to manage a large staff under extreme pressure in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to direct the efforts of on-air reporters and anchors. Must be able to operate as a team member as well as a team leader. Must be able to take suggestions, participate in decision-making, and be flexible in recognizing various points of view. Must be willing to participate in station sponsored projects to enhance its image or help the community. Must be capable of interacting productively with other employees of the station.

COMPENSATION: - Starting at $80K commensurate with experience and skill level.

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