Job description
KRON4, the Bay Area's local news station, is looking for a Weekend Executive Producer. This position oversees KRON4's weekend evening newscasts. During the week, this position will produce nightside or fill-in as EP. We're looking for a hands-on, creative EP, who can not only lead but produce and edit as well. The Executive Producer will work out of our San Francisco studio on the Embarcadero.
This will be a regular, full-time management, non-union, exempt position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee KRON4 Weekend Evening News
- Make coverage decisions on breaking news and reporter assignments
- Plan weekend coverage and streaming coverage
- Approve scripts, video and graphics
- Line produce on weekdays
- Edit video for stories and teases using desktop editing system
- Communicate with other producers, assignment editors, and directors
- Communicate clearly with control room staff and anchors
- Work with other EP's to identify and execute broadcast/streaming cross-promotion opportunities
- Contribute to streaming content on KRON4+
- Management reserves the discretion to add or modify job duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3 – 5 years of experience producing compelling newscasts in a medium to major market
- College degree or equivalent in journalism/communications or broadcasting preferred
- Must be a self-starter, hard worker, have a great attitude, and be versatile and efficient
Compensation: $90,000+ commensurate with experience and skill level