Executive Producer (B465)

Job Description

Are you a newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling and a drive for excellence in local news?
WFMZ-TV 69 News is looking for an innovative, organized, and decisive Executive Producer to help lead our dynamic team of journalists. The ideal candidate is a newsroom coach with strong editorial judgment, experience managing teams, and a vision for crafting compelling newscasts that connect with our community.
What You’ll Do:

• Oversee the editorial and production direction of daily newscasts across platforms
• Lead producers, anchors, reporters, and photographers to execute high-impact coverage
• Work closely with the News Director and Assistant News Director to implement strategy and improve workflow
• Guide breaking news, live coverage, and special projects with urgency and clarity
• Collaborate on digital and social integration to grow audience and engagement
• Review and approve scripts, graphics, and rundowns with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and storytelling
• Mentor producers and staff, providing clear feedback and development opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 3 years of producing experience in a television newsroom
• Previous experience in a leadership role preferred
• Excellent news judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong writing, copy-editing, and storytelling skills
• Proven success with live, breaking news and developing enterprise content
• Ability to lead with confidence, flexibility, and a collaborative mindset
• Familiarity with ENPS, newsroom automation systems, and social media platforms

Why WFMZ?

• WFMZ-TV 69 News is an independent, family-owned station serving Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey. Our newsroom is known for community-focused journalism, award-winning coverage, and a commitment to local news. With 50+ hours of news per week and a growing digital presence, we’re looking for someone who can elevate our product and help take our team to the next level.
• If you’re ready to make a difference in a newsroom that values creativity, teamwork, and journalistic integrity—we want to hear from you.

 
To Apply:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and examples of your work to producerjob@wfmz.com.  Please reference Job#B465 in all correspondence. EOE. 
 
 

Job Requirements

Are you a newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling and a drive for excellence in local news?
WFMZ-TV 69 News is looking for an innovative, organized, and decisive Executive Producer to help lead our dynamic team of journalists. The ideal candidate is a newsroom coach with strong editorial judgment, experience managing teams, and a vision for crafting compelling newscasts that connect with our community.
What You’ll Do:

• Oversee the editorial and production direction of daily newscasts across platforms
• Lead producers, anchors, reporters, and photographers to execute high-impact coverage
• Work closely with the News Director and Assistant News Director to implement strategy and improve workflow
• Guide breaking news, live coverage, and special projects with urgency and clarity
• Collaborate on digital and social integration to grow audience and engagement
• Review and approve scripts, graphics, and rundowns with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and storytelling
• Mentor producers and staff, providing clear feedback and development opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 3 years of producing experience in a television newsroom
• Previous experience in a leadership role preferred
• Excellent news judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong writing, copy-editing, and storytelling skills
• Proven success with live, breaking news and developing enterprise content
• Ability to lead with confidence, flexibility, and a collaborative mindset
• Familiarity with ENPS, newsroom automation systems, and social media platforms

Why WFMZ?

• WFMZ-TV 69 News is an independent, family-owned station serving Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey. Our newsroom is known for community-focused journalism, award-winning coverage, and a commitment to local news. With 50+ hours of news per week and a growing digital presence, we’re looking for someone who can elevate our product and help take our team to the next level.
• If you’re ready to make a difference in a newsroom that values creativity, teamwork, and journalistic integrity—we want to hear from you.

 
To Apply:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and examples of your work to producerjob@wfmz.com.  Please reference Job#B465 in all correspondence. EOE. 
 
 

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