Top Operations Executive jobs in Lincoln, NE

KLKN-TV in Lincoln, Nebraska is hiring a Morning Executive Producer who is creative and passionate about helping our audience get ready for the day ahead, someone who is not afraid to take chances.

The Morning Executive Producer will lead and grow the morning team across all broadcast and digital platforms. We’re looking for a true journalist, who has a storytelling spirit and organizational skills that shine. It is a great first step into leadership.

You will help develop a winning multi-platform morning strategy with a focus on local journalism and great content. The Morning Executive Producer will coach and mentor our morning team members.

Top candidates will have strong editorial judgment and leadership skills — and must be passionate about winning breaking news and weather. The Morning Executive Producer collaborates with the entire news management team to execute strategic coverage and innovate storytelling both on-air and online.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

You will…

• Lead the morning news team
• Work with the morning reporter to find the big story of the day
• Write stories for our digital and broadcast platforms
• Approve all morning content, including scripts
• Coach and mentor morning team members, offering regular feedback
• Manage multiple deadlines

You have…

• Drive to win
• Commitment to accuracy and urgency
• Strong leadership skills
• Attention to detail and organization
• Five years of experience in a newsroom and a degree in journalism, communications or a related field preferred

You will receive…

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401K, etc.
• Vacation, paid holidays, and paid time off
• Exceptional growth opportunities