Executive Producer
Philadelphia, PA, US, 19130
CBS Television Stations consists of 28 CBS-owned stations in 17 major U.S. markets, as well as the stations’ digital properties. The portfolio of stations includes 15 that are part of the CBS Television Network, eight affiliates of The CW Network, three independent stations and two MyNetworkTV affiliates.
The station group’s properties also include CBSN Local, a joint initiative with CBS Interactive that features direct-to-consumer streaming news services in the markets where the Company has local news organizations. CBS Television Stations’ premium local content is also distributed to consumers by the group’s websites and mobile applications.
The Programming and Contracts Coordinator is responsible for keeping track of programming contracts for the CBS Owned Television Stations group including contract input in specialized programming software.
Coordinator will also assist in building station group presentations in both Excel and PowerPoint. This position is based in our Riverside New Jersey Operations Center.
CBS-Owned and Operated Duopoly (KYW-TV/WPSG-TV) in Philadelphia is seeking a highly motivated Executive Producer with a passion for news, creative approach, competitive spirit, social media expertise, and an overall love of television. Being selected as a member of our leadership team means you share our core values and stand with others who are hardworking, honest, engaged, accountable, competitive, and committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Primary responsibilities include oversight of producers for daily newscasts at noon, 4, 5 and 6pm. EP will work with Assistant Director and Managing Editor to determine content and review scripts. The EP will work with producers to generate compelling production techniques and unique ideas for communicating content in engaging new ways with a focus on promoting all platforms. Must be a phenomenal teammate and able to work closely with the news leadership team on daily news coverage and multi-task on long-term projects, special reports, and other programming. Executive Producer will be required to participate in weekend on-call rotation with other managers.
The Executive Producer will reside in the Philadelphia area.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of five (5) years senior news management experience in a major market required along with line producing, field producing, and special projects production experience. Familiarity with SONY ELC, or other control room studio automation, non-linear desktop digital editing equipment, and newsroom I-News computer system, or other similar systems.
ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
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Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia