EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - KMOV

Gray Television

$70K — $95K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of news producing experience
  • At least 2 years in a management/leadership role preferred
  • Proven ability to lead and coach newsroom teams
  • Strong editorial judgment under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills, especially in challenging situations
  • Flexibility to work required hours in a competitive environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead newscast execution emphasizing storytelling and production quality
  • Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring alignment with station voice and tone
  • Create impactful shows that prioritize viewer engagement
  • Enhance storytelling through community-focused editorial decisions
  • Collaborate with the Digital Director for strategic coverage planning
  • Drive a digital-first approach with push alert strategies for audience growth
  • Foster a positive newsroom culture through effective leadership

Benefits

  • Join a competitive and motivated team
  • Opportunity to significantly shape product and culture
  • Impactful leadership role in a dynamic environment
Full Job Description
KMOV-TV (First Alert 4) is looking for an Executive Producer who aligns with the News Director's vision for content and station brand-and who can build must-watch newscasts that are relevant to the lives of viewers in the St. Louis market. This is a leadership role for a creative, decisive newsroom professional who thrives in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: What You'll Do: • Lead newscast execution with a focus on strong content, storytelling, pacing, and production value • Serve as a brand ambassador for First Alert 4, ensuring daily alignment with station voice, tone, and priorities • Create shows that are clear, concise, and direct-built for viewer impact, not just stacking elements • Elevate storytelling by bringing curiosity about the community into daily editorial decisions Drive a digital-first mindset by collaborating with the Digital Director on: o Strategic coverage planning o Push alert strategy that grows audience and directs viewers to our platforms Foster a strong newsroom environment by: o Leading with consistency and professionalism o Managing difficult conversations effectively while maintaining a positive culture What Success Looks Like: • Newscasts feel urgent, relevant, and uniquely St. Louis • Your team executes with confidence and clarity under a deadline • You consistently produce content that strengthens the First Alert 4 brand • Viewers feel your shows are can't-miss television (not routine television) Why KMOV / First Alert 4: • In this role, you'll join a team that is competitive, motivated, and focused on winning. You'll have the opportunity to shape the product and the culture in a meaningful leadership role Qualifications/Requirements: • Minimum 7 years of producing experience (news) • Preferred: at least 2 years in a management/leadership capacity Demonstrated ability to: o Lead and coach producers and newsroom teammates o Handle high-pressure deadlines with strong editorial judgment o Communicate clearly and respectfully-especially in challenging moments • Must be flexible and willing to work the hours required to win in a competitive environment If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references (Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal) KMOV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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