Executive Producer
WCBS-2 | New York | Jan 2009 - Jul 2011
Responsibilities:
oversee all aspects of planning, preparation and presentation of WCBS flagship news program
exercise judgment and vision in selecting and structuring content for nightly telecasts
oversee work of producer, assignment editor, writers, reporters, anchors
develop and contribute story ideas for sweeps pieces
responsible for improving overall editorial quality and standards of on-air execution
Accomplishments:
in two years, brought CBS2 News at 11 to #1 in New York, making it the most viewed local news program in the United States (for the 1st time in 25 yrs)
made significant improvements to standards of execution - including editorial selections, talent performance, show pace, production techniques, graphics
coached producers, writers and reporters on best practices
refocused features / promoted pieces to better align them with CBS2 audience
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