Executive Producer - Spectrum News NECN (Hiring Immediately)

Are you a natural born leader? Are you passionate about keeping communities connected and informed? Apply today to be an Executive Producer at Spectrum News NECN.

Spectrum News NECN covers MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We're committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As Executive Producer , you'll own the vision for the newscast. You'll lead your team through story creation to produce compelling, timely, and accurate newscasts. You'll be responsible for building a positive team culture, while generating story ideas that reflect your local community. You'll make data-informed decisions to connect your audience with the stories that matter.

WHAT OUR EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS ENJOY MOST

• Uniting a team of storytellers
• Overseeing projects start to finish, including breaking news coverage and issue-driven special programming
• Hands-on management and training opportunities involving graphics, cameras, and cross-newsroom workflow

As a part of Spectrum News NECN, you're creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community's stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is fast-paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you're a nimble, passionate team player, you'll find a home on our team.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS NECN

Required Qualifications

• Experience Producing and executive producing in television news - 5+ years,
  
• Management
  • 2+ years
• Education Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or comparable television work experience
  
• Technical Skills Preferred working knowledge of general computer software
  
• Skills Basic editing and ability to effectively train others
  
• Travel Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
  
• Schedule Works different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of newsroom software, and basic non-linear editing systems
• May be required to lift up to five pounds

Working Conditions

• Works primarily inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned occasional field duties
• Semi-noisy newsroom environment

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.