Morning Executive Producer - WSOC TV in Charlotte, NC at Cox Media Group

Date Posted: 5/27/2023

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Job Summary

WSOC stands for We Serve Our Community. We are the #1 news operation in the Charlotte DMA because we serve our audience with in-depth investigative journalism and urgent coverage of weather. We are in search of an Executive Producer who can serve our audience and be a leader within our newsroom.   

The successful candidate must be able to own breaking news inside newscasts and in extended coverage. In addition, successful candidates must understand coverage on all platforms and is expected to help generate enterprise story ideas. We are in search of an Executive Producer who can emerge as a newsroom leader, make solid decisions and execute a coverage plan both on-air and on all WSOC digital platforms. This Morning Executive Producer must also understand and implement station research in a way which supports and enhances the WSOC brand.  Collaboration with others is a must for this position.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

  • Lead a team to craft relevant, energetic, important and memorable newscasts  
  • Develop graphic for production by Design Department  
  • Copy edit Opens, Stories, and Teases  
  • Assign stories to anchors, writers, and editors for scripting, production and timing  
  • Consult with Director, Anchor, other Producers, and other Managers on production needs  
  • Understand and effectively use all platforms  
  • Other duties may be assigned 

 

 

What we look for

WHAT YOU WILL BRING: 

  • A minimum of 2 years professional experience in local TV news is preferred   
  • Prior news management experience is a plus & 
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University in Journalism or Communications preferred  
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions  
  • Must be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalism 

About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 52 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 11 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com.

Cox Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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