Executive Producer Job at Hearst Communications, Inc., Needham, MA

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  • Hearst Communications, Inc.
  • Needham, MA

Job Description

Local News Executive Producer

WCVB, Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in Boston is looking for an Executive Producer to oversee our impact-driven newscasts. This competitive, top‑10 market, HTV station demands someone who has big‑picture vision and a strong sense of urgency. We are looking for a leader who can develop content that succeeds on‑air and on all digital platforms, including social media. The Executive Producer will collaborate with producers, on‑air talent, directors, and technical staff to implement winning strategies. The ideal candidate must have excellent news judgment and own the room when breaking news happens. If you are a proven leader and energetic coach who inspires your team, please apply.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the team in choosing dynamic daily content that focuses specifically on the demands of our multiplatform audience
  • Respond aggressively to breaking news, making sure we are ahead of the competition day‑in and day‑out
  • Be a commanding voice in the room when it comes to publishing digital content (website, app, social media, streaming)
  • Support producers and reporters in crafting active, compelling copy and in using graphics and pre‑production to create dynamic presentations
  • Collaborate with News Director and News Management Team to ensure strategies are consistent across dayparts
  • Manage, coach, and motivate producers, reporters, and video journalists
  • Oversee big projects like the Boston Marathon and other community‑centric news efforts that involve collaboration with engineering and promotions
  • Perform administrative responsibilities including scheduling, performance reviews, training, and providing important feedback

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience as an EP or large‑market producer
  • A strategic approach to building content, embracing technology, and growing people
  • Commitment to a digital‑first mindset
  • Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements
  • Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Salary

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $115,000 and $130,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional Wellness Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services
  • Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
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Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours,

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