Job Description

The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking an Executive Producer of Live News & Original Programming to develop and run the production of long and short form video programming focused on politics and culture. The Executive Producer will lead a breaking news team, while also driving the development of live, special news coverage and taped political news programming.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the production of current weekly political news shows for YouTube, FAST, Digital and Broadcast
• Lead the production and creative for live political event coverage for YouTube, FAST, Digital and Broadcast
• Manage and mentor producers and editors on daily breaking news hits, daily and weekly shows and special political news coverage
• Work with the Sr EP of Hill Video to create a daily editorial news plan for all breaking news hits, shows and platforms
• Institute best practice processes for all productions, live or taped
• Strong Control room lead, including with breaking news
• Drive synergy between The Hill, NewsNation, Nexstar DC Bureau
• Assist the YouTube manager in the analysis of data and metrics to track performance and identify areas for improvement
• Stay current on YouTube platform developments, trends, and training
• Perform other duties as assigned by Sr EP of Hill Video

Requirements & Skills:

• Must have significant experience executive producing or as a senior supervisor for broadcast and digital in national newsroom or top market
• Strong news judgement
• Understanding of official Washington and national politics
• Quick decision maker and creative thinker
• Strong leadership skills, able to manage multiple people and projects
• Extensive control room and studio experience in a fast-paced, breaking news environment
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent broadcast writing skills
• Superior video editing skills
• Superior copy-editing skills are also a must
• Must also be capable of interacting positively and productively with other employees all while understanding you are leading by example
• Knowledge and familiarity with newsroom technologies including Adobe Premiere, ENPS, OBS, Photoshop
• Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work different shifts
  

Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 commensurate with experience

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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