Executive Producer of Digital at WBND ABC57

Description

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/.

ABC-57 WBND seeks a Digital Executive Producer to share our journalism with a growing digital audience. The Digital Executive Producer is responsible for leading our team of digital producers, making sound editorial decisions for our digital product, and spearheading our digital strategy. The ideal candidate is an expert copy editor, strong writer, savvy news hound, experienced with social media and web management, and understands analytics. This person must know how to guide a small team and be a mentor to emerging journalists. They should also be extremely media literate and know how to distinguish credible vs. non-credible sources online. This person must be comfortable coaching others on best practices for social media use. The best candidate has at least four years of experience in a TV, newspaper, or digital media newsroom.

Our Perks And Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package

Long Term Disability Insurance

HSA Plan

401k with Company Match

Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A four-year college degree, preferably in an applicable field such as Journalism, Political Science, Communications, Telecommunications, English, Mass Media, History, etc.
• Knows how to use Facebook, Instagram, X, Nextdoor, YouTube, and TikTok for news and/or business.
• Understands how to use web tools like WordPress to publish articles.
• Proficient in AP Style.
• Knows how to use Canva.
• Understanding of Microsoft tools like Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, etc.
• Knows how to conduct news interviews via phone or Zoom.
• Knows how to confirm unverified information through public records, court documents, phone calls, research, etc.
• Operates with a sense of urgency and competitiveness.
• Strong, ethical news judgement
  
  

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.