Executive Producer

FOX31 Morning News in Denver, Colorado is looking for its next morning executive producer. This is a big job, and it comes with a lot of resources and a talented team of journalists on-air and behind-the-scenes to help you win.

You will be overseeing 6.5 hours of morning news a day on FOX31. That’s 32.5 hours a week!

We are looking for a proven newsroom leader who embodies an audience-first approach to delivering news. This individual will excel under tight deadlines and bring bold, creative ideas to our newsroom.

You should think big picture, have a strategy to continue our morning dominance, and lead the charge to win weather and breaking news every day.

You are a leader who creates a positive work culture and makes the time to coach, train, and help your team grow.

As a bonus, you get to live in one of the most vibrant cities in the United States, Denver, Colorado, the gateway to the Rocky Mountains.

Salary Range $80K-90K based on knowledge, skills and experience. Other benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K match, Paid Parental Leave, vacation.

The Executive Producer supervises news content across all media platforms and line produces at least one hour of a live newscast.

Overall responsibility for 6.5 hours of morning newscasts, including oversight on story selection, content, and production. Assist other managers in coordinating coverage for other weekday newscasts.
Work with a strong team to create innovative news content across all platforms in an audience-first environment; be able to think differently and critically
Lead a team that produces an urgent newscast in a fast-paced work environment
Coach and train a strong team of producers; create a positive work culture
Collaborate with Editors, Producers and the Assignment Desk to select stories for coverage
Strong news judgement and working knowledge of current events and community issues impacting viewers here in Colorado and around the world
You should be able to step-in and produce on a very limited basis

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience required
5 years of news producing experience
2+ years of supervisory experience REQUIRED.
Demonstrated ability to track and select trending news stories
Working knowledge of how to engage viewers on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work in a rapid, fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Apply Today!

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