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Executive Producer of Investigative and Special Projects

WFXT/Fox 25

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Executive Producer of Investigative and Special Projects

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EXEMPT: Yes LOCATION: WFXT - Boston

DEPARTMENT: News POSTED: 04/24/15 _____________________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY: WFXT FOX25 seeks an Executive Producer of Investigative and Special Projects who will oversee producers and reporters working on investigative and special reports. The successful candidate will understand how to research and use investigative tools, including computer databases, to break stories. The Executive Producer of Investigative and Special Projects will be in charge of strategically planning content for sweeps periods while also making sure impactful, relevant stories are produced year-round.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Oversees Special Projects Producers and Reporters

· Plans calendars of stories for each month year-round.

· Works on and approves copy, graphics and all content related to investigative and special reports.

· Works with Promotions on marketing and year-round special project promotions on all platforms.

· Understands how to use computer databases and other investigative tools to break stories.

· Understands how to maximize content on all platforms, including social media.

· Oversees production of special programs.

Employees accomplish their duties using safe work practices and equipment, while being responsible for reporting all injuries, observed unsafe conditions or practices to their leader. Coach fellow employees on safe work practices as appropriate and contribute to the overall success of the company's safety program.

Teamwork and the ability to get along with others is an essential function of the job. Angry, rude, disrespectful, insubordinate and uncooperative behavior can result in discipline, including termination.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university in Journalism or Communications preferred. A minimum of 7 years professional experience in local TV news is required for this job as well as at least 3 years' experience in a management role.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalism. Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide-range working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WFXT, Fox25 is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability is prohibited.

Resumes will be accepted until filled. Send Resumes to WFXT, Human Resources, 25 Fox Drive, Dedham, MA 02026. Resumes may also be e-mailed to bostonjobs@coxinc.com

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