WLS-TV in Chicago seeks a Late Evening Daypart Executive Producer to oversee content across linear (10 pm newscast), digital, and social platforms. Responsibilities include story selection, production, newsroom management, audience engagement strategy implementation, collaboration with producers and staff, and conflict resolution.  The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, impeccable news judgment, excellent digital/social media skills, Chicago market familiarity, and mentoring abilities. A creative and competitive spirit is essential.

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 <div class="additional-field-value-razor">Late Evening Daypart Executive Producer, WLSJob Description:WLS-TV in Chicago is looking for a Late Evening Daypart Executive Producer to oversee all of our platforms and help lead our content creation team.&nbsp; This EP will be responsible for content for our 10pm linear newscast, digital properties and social platforms.&nbsp; A successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, impeccable news judgment and excellent digital and social media abilities.&nbsp; You should also be familiar with the Chicago news market and be able to guide, coach and mentor staff.&nbsp; We’re looking for someone with a creative and competitive spirit.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee editorial content for 10pm M-F linear newscast as well as digital and social platforms</li><li>Responsibilities include story selection, production and newsroom management</li><li>Help design and implement strategies to engage and build audiences across platforms</li><li>Collaborate with and manage newscast producers and newsroom staff</li><li>Conflict resolution and team engagement to address any issues that may arise in the newsroom</li></ul>Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum 5 years’ experience in news production in a major TV market</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Must be flexible with working hours and adaptable to change</li></ul>Preferred Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication or related field</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience managing a team</li></ul> The hiring range for this position in Chicago, IL is $137,100.00 to $183,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.</div>
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Executive Producer, WLS-TV