Lead the News in One of America’s Most Scenic Cities!
KSTU, the FOX affiliate in Salt Lake City, Utah, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is looking for an experienced and driven Dayside Executive Producer. The right person will shape our newscasts and local programs across multiple platforms. You’ll manage content, guide producers, and ensure stories are compelling, accurate, and impactful. This is your chance to influence coverage and strategy in a growing market.
Salt Lake City offers breathtaking mountain views, year-round outdoor recreation, and a thriving cultural and dining scene. Bring your vision and leadership to a newsroom where your work will make a difference every day.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Manage newscasts or local programs, showcasing content across multiple platforms.
Collaborate with editors, producers and/or the assignment desk to select stories for coverage.
Oversee and edit the writing of content, including but not limited to teases and web headlines.
Develop and manage effective workflow strategies and procedures for multiple programs.
Manage pre-production to ensure quality and ethical standards, coordinating between the control room and design staff.
FIll-in line produce when needed.
Help new producers grow into outstanding journalists with consistent coaching and teaching.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
Generally, 8+- years of experience in related field preferred
Generally, 5+ years previous new producing experience preferred
Prior managerial experience preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics, and libel laws
Ability to create tactics and strategies to increase demo performance in key target areas for multiple platforms
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws impacting operations
Strong desire to guide and teach new producers
Excellent writing skills
Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends, and evenings
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ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
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