CBS Corporation Executive Producer in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Executive Producer
REF#: 32542
CBS BUSINESS UNIT: CBS Television Stations
JOB TYPE: Full-Time Staff
JOB SCHEDULE: Full-Time
JOB LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN
ABOUT US:
CBS Television Stations consists of 29 owned-and-operated stations, including 16 that are part of the CBS Television Network, eight affiliates of The CW Network, three independent stations and two MyNetworkTV affiliates. Among its stations are WCBS-TV and WLNY-TV (New York), KCBS-TV and KCAL-TV (Los Angeles), WBBM-TV (Chicago), KYW-TV and WPSG-TV (Philadelphia), KTVT-TV and KTXA-TV (Dallas-Ft. Worth), KPIX-TV and KBCW-TV (San Francisco), WBZ-TV and WSBK-TV (Boston), WUPA-TV (Atlanta), WWJ-TV and WKBD-TV (Detroit), KSTW-TV (Seattle), WTOG-TV (Tampa-St. Petersburg), WCCO-TV (Minneapolis), KCNC-TV (Denver), WFOR-TV and WBFS-TV (Miami), KOVR-TV and KMAX-TV (Sacramento), KDKA-TV and WPCW-TV (Pittsburgh), WJZ-TV (Baltimore), as well as WCCO-TV’s satellite stations KCCO-TV (Alexandria, Minn.) and KCCW-TV (Walker, Minn.).
DESCRIPTION:
Oversee strategy and execution of morning news on all platforms, including the 4:30-7a and 9a newscasts
Motivate our teams to create unique, visual, emotional and compelling content
Lead aggressive coverage of all breaking news and weather events
Review and copy edit news scripts to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance with all FCC requirements
Understand brand and manage broadcast and digital platforms so product is consistent with the brand
Use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content
Coach and inspire on-air talent, producers and photographers to work and collaborate well together
Hold regular critique and feedback sessions
Work with News Director and Assistant News Director to own all station events and community outreach projects
Complete additional duties as assigned by News Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a producer or 3 years’ experience as a news manager in a Top 25 market
Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or Communications
Preferred:
Results-oriented leader with strong organizational and communication skills
A risk taker who thrives off innovation
A mentor who listens and inspires a team
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EEO STATEMENT:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled