Digital Executive Producer

DIGITAL EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Make your mark in digital media in a competitive news market. Fort Myers Broadcasting Company, a growing family-owned and operated business and CBS affiliate (WINK) in Southwest Florida, has an immediate opening for a Digital Executive Producer.

The person in this position will be involved in the day-to-day production of news for digital platforms, including winknews.com, the WINK News app, and our social media platforms. Also, they would work closely with the Digital Director, Digital Producers, and Reporters on daily content and breaking news stories. 

We are a fast-paced newsroom with news always happening. If you have excellent writing skills and solid news judgment, this job is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Manage team of Digital Content Producers, Graphic and Video editors, and Social Media Managers
• Work closely with Co-Executive Producer, Assistant News Director, Digital Director and Managing Editor on daily and future assignments
• Contribute to editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
• Review and approve digital content to ensure accuracy and quality in accordance with station guidelines
• Lead all aspects of additional assigned special projects from inception to completion
• Assist in scheduling of assigned direct reports
• Regularly critique digital editorial pieces with the staff, both as a team and with individual producers
• Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all platforms
• Work collaboratively with other managers
• Perform other essential functions as assigned

• At least three years of newsroom leadership experience preferred as an executive producer, assistant news director, or news director
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including holidays, mornings, evenings and weekends
• Experience successfully leading teams through content transformation
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of AP ENPS and content management systems a plus
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, communications, or related field a plus

• Prolonged sitting and computer use, including typing and viewing screens.
• Clear verbal and written communication in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work on-site for assigned shifts, including extended hours as needed.

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA 
  • 1^st of the month after 30 days employment
  • Subject to plan terms
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP and employee-paid benefits such as short-term disability
• PTO – Earned on Accrual Basis
• Company-Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

*Please no phone calls or emails regarding this position

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