KLKN-TV in Lincoln, Nebraska is looking for a Morning Executive Producer who is passionate about helping our audience get ready for the day ahead!
The Morning Executive Producer will lead and grow the morning team across all broadcast and digital platforms. We're looking for a journalist, who has a storytelling spirit and organizational skills that shine.
The Morning Executive Producer will help develop a winning multi-platform morning strategy with a focus on local journalism and great "right now" content.
The Morning Executive Producer will coach and mentor our morning team members.
Top candidates will have strong editorial judgment and leadership skills — and must be passionate about winning breaking news and weather. The Morning Executive Producer collaborates with the entire news management team to execute strategic coverage and innovate storytelling both on-air and online.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the morning news team in the NOW strategy on all platforms
- Work with morning reporter to find the big story of the day
- Write and post content for our digital and broadcast platforms
- Approve all morning content, including scripts
- Coach and mentor morning team members, offering regular feedback
- Manage multiple deadlines
- Other duties, as assigned by Executive News Director
Qualifications:
- Drive to win
- Commitment to accuracy and urgency
- Strong leadership skills
- Attention to detail and organization
- Five years of experience in a newsroom
- Degree in journalism, communications or related field preferred
You will receive:
- Competitive salary
- Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401K, etc.
- Vacation, paid holidays, and paid time-off
- Exceptional growth opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
KLKN-TV
3240 South 10th St.
Lincoln, NE 68502
