What's the role? The role of a Executive Producer is to be responsible ultimately for building all the elements required for a one-hour host-led opinion show and putting it to air. The role involves constant discussion with the host on which stories to cover, which guests to chase and which vision to use. Key Responsibilities: Lead and supervise a small team putting together a unique program with a wide variety of topical news, politics and current affairs stories to build a show packed with entertaining content. Compile rundowns and output shows live from the control room, communicating with pilots, TDs, host, reporters and guests, while last-minute changes under pressure. Book guests and studios and manage talent in the newsroom, finding fresh faces where possible. Focus on producing clean, quality, risk-free product with a keen eye for ratings and display a willingness wo work to improve the show. Use our editing software to cut grabs and overlay to add depth to our programs. Build attractive graphics to complement arguments put forward by our hosts. Meet the quality control standards expected by Sky News standards and comply with company policies. Ensure the program is legally safe and complies with the broadcasting codes. Who are you? Must have solid newsroom experience and an ability to master software to produce TV programs. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to effectively communicate with everyone from politicians of all persuasions, to CEOs and business people, panel contributors, advertisers and colleagues in the newsroom. Must have a very good working knowledge of Australian politics and current affairs, and a good understanding of news events occurring elsewhere in the world. Proficiency in Frame Light X, our editing software, and ENPS, the system we use to compile rundowns. Training can be provided. Needs to be able to write headline straps that are eye-catching and unfailingly accurate. Should be able to write mini editorials which include grabs and frame questions for host and panellists. Must be able to work under the microscope to meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude. Must be willing to learn and adapt to new working practices and contribute to new programs. Ability to work independently when required and to carry out assignments that are not part of the day to day routine. Previous experience in TV or radio broadcasting a requirement. Work in the office is required. Healthy knowledge of Sky News products essential. Working hours may vary at times according to show demands. Some understanding of broadcasting codes and laws desirable. News Benefits News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include: Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices) Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave. Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services Giving back - Make a difference to our communities. Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms Who are we? Sky News is Australia’s leading 24-hour multi-channel and multi-platform news service provider. Operated by Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (ANC), a subsidiary of News Corp Australia, its channels include Sky News Live, Sky News Weather, Sky News Extra, Sky News UK, FOX SPORTS News and Australia Channel for international audiences. Sky News Australia also operates a national digital network reaching millions of Australians each month across digital platforms including SkyNews.com.au, YouTube, Facebook and News Corp Australia websites. Sky News Australia’s unrivalled broadcast and digital news content features award-winning journalists, exclusive insights from the biggest names in politics, ground-breaking special investigations, and live breaking news, sport and weather. What’s next? Apply now or for more information on careers at Sky News Australia Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI section. 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