Executive Producer, Mornings

WUSA-TV Washington · 7-10 years experience · Posted Oct 19, 2026

At a glance

WUSA9, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Washington, DC, is seeking an executive producer to oversee our talented team of producers, reporters and anchors for our morning show.
The perfect candidate will possess prior TV leadership experience, is committed to delivering best-in-class content to our audiences on all platforms, and a desire to mentor and offer regular feedback to the team.

Collaborate and execute long-term newsroom strategy
Train, develop, and coach the newsroom team with a focus on mentoring content creators across all platforms
Oversee the daily editorial process
Oversee the on-air execution and provide coaching and showcasing techniques
Review, approve scripts, and provide writing/copy editing to rundowns to ensure accuracy and quality
Source and recruit top-notch journalists
Participate in coordinating all aspects of coverage, from breaking news to enterprise story production and specials
Ensure the news coverage meets our brand, policies, values, and FCC rules
Work with newsroom management to meet audience goals and further develop our local brand

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
7-10 years’ experience as a news producer and newsroom leader
Positive track record of quality journalism, high integrity, and ethical decision-making
Passion for growing journalists and fostering a creative, positive, and collaborative newsroom
Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news, and changing events
Strong organization, planning skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines
Understanding of copyright law, music rights and basic journalism legal principals.
Well versed in online metrics such as Google Analytics, Social News Desk, Facebook Insights, YouTube Analytics, etc.
Working knowledge of Content Management Systems, Basic HTML, AP style and live-stream technology
Strong understanding of all social media platforms and how they contribute to overall success

Knowledge of AP ENPS, Edius, photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems a plus
Familiarity with the Washington DC region is a plus

Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Access to dental and eye care coverage
Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
Disability and life insurance
401(k) program with 100% company match up to the first 4% of pay, 100% vested from day one
Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
Nine paid holidays per year