Executive Producer, NBC Dallas/Fort Worth

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

The Executive Producer is a leadership position overseeing the creation, production and promotion components of a brand new 3PM newscast on KXAS. This position encompasses editorial leadership of the new broadcast and non-linear content. The Executive Producer's role is to oversee production of news content on multiple platforms, provide guidance and direction to news employees and be an active member of the news management team. The ideal candidate will know how to motivate and manage a team in producing a show that is a great marriage between in-depth content and viewer advocacy. We’re looking for an energetic leader who embraces taking risks and wants to create an innovative product that stands out in the market. The ideal candidate knows how to effectively inspire and support a team, be a consistently high performer, and deliver clear direction and feedback each and every day. As we are a duopoly, it is also expected that this newsroom leader would interact nightly with the Telemundo news team by sharing content, coordinating resources, and offering insight.

Job Duties:

• Conceive and execute a daily program incorporating top news stories, live reports, and trending social media topics
• Direct and deliver production elements on a tight deadline. Manage and support on-air talent, content producers and production team
• Review daily rundowns of stories and segments; develop future segments, stories and interviews for all platforms
• Collaborate with marketing department on a promotional strategy
• Cooperate and interact with NBC network and assure compliance with all relevant laws and company policy on broadcasts and news operations

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years experience as a television News Producer or Executive Producer
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Eligibility Requirements:

•  Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in Dallas/Ft. Worth just south of DFW airport
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be able to work early mornings, late evenings and weekends as needed, at times with last-minute notification
• Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal’s Dispute Resolution program

Desired Qualifications:

• Must possess strong journalistic skills, be creative and have ability to write and edit broadcast copy and promotions
• Demonstrated competence in newsroom computer systems including editing video and posting digital content
• Strong understanding of digital and social media platforms and ability to incorporate them into daily newscasts
• Creative approach to storytelling, explainers and problem solving
• Ability to make priority decisions under deadlines
• Proven strong leadership and management skills required
• Must be self-directed, highly organized and detail oriented
• Must function well in a fast paced, multi-cultural environment
• Ability to direct the news crew in a “producer-driven” environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
• Familiarity with local leaders a plus
• Up to date on and interested in current news events
• Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision
• Team player who is flexible
• High degree of integrity and professionalism

Additional Requirements:

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. 

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.