Morning Executive Producer

Job Description

About Us:

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

Morning Executive Producer:

ABC57 News in South Bend, Indiana is seeking an Executive Producer to lead our morning show team to success. 

About the Role

· Manage the newsroom, lead the editorial process, and make quick, informed decisions during breaking news situations

· Dedicate time to capturing breaking news and weather coverage across all platforms

· Mentor producers with a focus on growth and ratings success 

· Inspire creativity, foster a collaborative environment, and support team development

· Lead story selection and oversee reporter assignments

What You’ll Do

· Delegate daily assignments and breaking news responsibilities

· Create efficient workflows and maintain a strong sense of urgency

· Oversee broadcast quality control, including spell checking, factual accuracy, and fostering creativity

· Communicate effectively across all departments

· Coordinate closely with other news managers to ensure cohesive coverage

· Perform other duties, as assigned

What You’ll Need

· Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/Film or a related field

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Television or Radio Broadcast/Production 

· Line producing experienced (required)

· Experience with Avid iNews or other rundown software 

· Strong news judgement, leadership abilities, and organizational skills

· Basic familiarity with Microsoft 365 platforms (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive,etc.) 

· On-site work only (required); must be available to work any shift

If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume, cover letter, and a link to your demo reel. 

What We Offer

· Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance

· Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match

· Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays

· Leave Support: Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave 

· Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.

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