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Title: 495-Executive Producer Multiplatform

Organization: 495-Communications & Marketing

Department: 495-Communications & Marketing

Location: CMD

Rate of Pay: DOQ

Job Summary

The Executive Producer Multiplatform is a management position overseeing the editorial, production and promotion components of Brownsville TV News and related programming on City of Brownsville YouTube and PEG (Public Education Government) Spectrum Channel 1300. This includes news writing, producing and anchoring; podcast producing and hosting; emceeing special City events; and develop social media video content for City platforms. This position encompasses BTV news non-linear content.

The Executive Producer's role is to oversee production of news content on multiple platforms, provide guidance and management to BTV employees. The ideal person is an energetic manager who embraces the City’s One City culture and is motivated to create an innovative product that stands out. The right person knows how to effectively inspire and support a team, be a consistent high performer, and deliver clear direction and support every day.

The Executive Producer Multiplatform is a dynamic role that demonstrates experience in storytelling through methods that include news anchoring, reporting and producing, podcast hosting and producing, corporate communications, media advisory and press release writing. We offer a flexible and collaborative team environment designed to be both challenging and rewarding.

Competencies

Professional Values
Journalistic Skills (i.e. News Reporting)
Excellent Communication (Verbal, Written, Visual, Presentation)
Research Skills
Digital Literacy
PowerPoint Skills
Editing Skills
Attention to Detail

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

Create Conceive and execute assigned programs incorporating City news and partner stories; assigned programming includes Brownsville TV Newscast anchoring and producing, podcast production and hosting.

Oversee the editorial planning and execution of multiplatform projects and content.

Develop and implement content strategies tailored to platforms, including TV, web, and social media.

Ensure storytelling is aligned to City’s mission, government pillars, and with City goals; accurate and transparent.

Review production rundowns of stories and special projects; develop future segments, stories and interviews for all platforms.

Facilitate communication between within department including marketing, social media, graphics, and communications.

Direct and deliver production elements on deadline. Manage and support content producers and production team.

Cooperate and interact with department team to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and enterprise policy on broadcasts and news operations.

Manage production calendars, budgets, and resource allocation. Ensure all content meets journalistic standards, copyright regulations, and legal compliance.

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or a specialized field such as public relations.

10 years of related experience required.

On-camera experience is highly desirable. Articulate, engaging, and knowledgeable about news events.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License

Independence & Judgement

Proficient level of judgment with planning, leading, organizing, recognizing, and resolving issues or problems; requires very little supervision (e.g., employees that telecommute, assistant supervisors, heavy equipment specialist). 

Initiative & Ingenuity

General guidelines: requires a lot of interpretation and non-standard responses to varied situations; must figure out where to go for answers (not all sitting there in procedures manual); must take multiple factors into account; some control over priorities (e.g., supervisors of small work groups, etc.). 

Supervisory & Responsibility

Supervisor Responsibility.

Financial Responsibility

Does not deal with money.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Lots of contact with highly varied groups involving sensitive or difficult interactions.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional physical effort. Ability to exert up to 30 lbs. of force occasionally or a negligible amount of energy frequently to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office. Use of city vehicle.

Working Conditions

Office job, no adverse conditions.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.
The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.
Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.
As of Fiscal Year 2025, employees have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.