Executive Producer – Morning News at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

East Providence, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

News production, Editorial leadership, Script approval, Breaking news management, Team mentorship, Strategic planning, Storytelling, Social media management, Broadcast technology, Journalistic ethics, Content strategy, Audience engagement, Project management, Communication, Analytical abilities

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

WPRI 12 News is seeking a dynamic and experienced Morning Executive Producer to join our award‑winning newsroom. We’re looking for a strong leader who brings vision, creativity, and collaboration to elevate our morning newscasts and digital content. This leader works closely with producers, anchors, reporters, directors, photojournalists and news leadership to deliver daily news content. This role requires a proactive leader who can inspire a team, innovate storytelling, and grow audiences on television, web, mobile, and social media. Why You’ll Love It Here You’ll cover Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts—a region known for beautiful beaches, rich history, and amazing restaurants. It’s a great place to live, work, and grow your journalism career. What You’ll Do: As Morning Executive Producer, you will oversee news coverage decisions, content production and team development. You will approve scripts to ensure accuracy and maintain our brand promise and editorial standards. You are a problem solver, and a leader in responding to breaking news. Key Responsibilities Include: * Lead the editorial process for multiple morning newscasts and digital platforms. * Manage a team of producers and oversee daily newscast production. * Set and communicate strategic direction for content that aligns with newsroom priorities. * Review and approve scripts, story treatments, and rundowns. * Work closely with Reporters and Anchors to develop storytelling and strengthen social media presence. * Take charge during breaking news, ensuring accurate, urgent, compelling coverage. * Guide special project development and long‑term planning. * Recruit, hire, mentor, and schedule producers in partnership with other Executive Producers * Implement strategies that grow and engage audiences across all platforms. * Collaborate on social media execution, website updates, and push alerts. * Foster a supportive, growth‑oriented newsroom culture that encourages teamwork and learning. What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications and Skills * Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, or related field * Minimum of 4 years’ experience in television news production * Strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with reporters, anchors, photojournalists, producers, and technical teams. * Highly organized and detail‑oriented * Excellent verbal, written, and analytical abilities. * Superior news judgment, journalistic ethics, and understanding of audience expectations. * Must be able to work an early‑morning schedule. * Comfortable utilizing state‑of‑the‑art broadcast technology * Fluency in English; local knowledge is a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer WPRI 12 is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. EOE/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Responsibilities

The Morning Executive Producer oversees editorial decisions, content production, and team development for morning newscasts and digital platforms. They are responsible for managing producers, approving scripts, and leading the team during breaking news events.