The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking an Executive Producer of Live News & Original Programming to develop and run the production of long and short form video programming focused on politics and culture. The Executive Producer will lead a breaking news team, while also driving the development of live, special news coverage and taped political news programming.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead the production of current weekly political news shows for YouTube, FAST, Digital and Broadcast
- Lead the production and creative for live political event coverage for YouTube, FAST, Digital and Broadcast
- Manage and mentor producers and editors on daily breaking news hits, daily and weekly shows and special political news coverage
- Work with the Sr EP of Hill Video to create a daily editorial news plan for all breaking news hits, shows and platforms
- Institute best practice processes for all productions, live or taped
- Strong Control room lead, including with breaking news
- Drive synergy between The Hill, NewsNation, Nexstar DC Bureau
- Assist the YouTube manager in the analysis of data and metrics to track performance and identify areas for improvement
- Stay current on YouTube platform developments, trends, and training
- Perform other duties as assigned by Sr EP of Hill Video
Requirements & Skills:
- Must have significant experience executive producing or as a senior supervisor for broadcast and digital in national newsroom or top market
- Strong news judgement
- Understanding of official Washington and national politics
- Quick decision maker and creative thinker
- Strong leadership skills, able to manage multiple people and projects
- Extensive control room and studio experience in a fast-paced, breaking news environment
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent broadcast writing skills
- Superior video editing skills
- Superior copy-editing skills are also a must
- Must also be capable of interacting positively and productively with other employees all while understanding you are leading by example
- Knowledge and familiarity with newsroom technologies including Adobe Premiere, ENPS, OBS, Photoshop
- Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work different shifts
Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 commensurate with experience
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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