ABC7 Los Angeles Seeks Executive Producer for Eyewitness News Mornings

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A leading news organization in Glendale, California is seeking an experienced Executive Producer to lead its Eyewitness News Mornings programming. The role involves overseeing live breaking news and event coverage, supervising news staff, and collaborating with other producers to develop coverage strategies for the morning broadcast.

Why it matters

The emphasis on digital and social media expertise reflects the evolving landscape of news consumption, as producers are now expected to manage traditional broadcast content as well as leverage digital platforms to reach wider audiences and engage viewers in latest ways.

The details

The Executive Producer will be responsible for leading live breaking news and event coverage and will be expected to step into the producer role when needed. Supervising linear and digital producers, writers, and reporters – including script review and feedback – is a key component of the position. The role also involves collaborating with the Morning News Senior Producer and Weekend Morning Executive Producer to develop and implement coverage strategies. Additional responsibilities include proactively planning morning coverage with the assignment desk, managing staffing, and fostering a collaborative perform environment. The Executive Producer will also be expected to encourage creative production techniques to enhance content.

• The position is considered on-site, requiring the employee to work from a company-designated location on an ongoing basis.