EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Jun 12, 2025 - The Executive Producer has extensive experience in developing and executing programming strategies for short-turnaround specials and exclusive-access digital short documentaries. This role requires a proven track record of leading content-creation teams and producing high-quality specials across various genres, maintaining creativity and editorial integrity under tight deadlines. The producer also has strong expertise in content development, legal and standards compliance, and cultivating unique, untold stories with exceptional editorial judgment.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Executive Producer Resume
- Cost Estimation
- Timeline Planning
- Project Oversight
- Budget Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Proposal Management
- Business Development
- Performance Evaluation
- Change Management
- Risk Management
- Staff Recruitment
- Team Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Opportunity Identification
- Client Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Coordination
- Creative Strategy
- Leadership
- Communication Leadership
Summary of Executive Producer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Advertising with 3 years of Experience
- Newsroom leadership experience as an Executive Producer, Assistant News Director or News Director
- Experience successfully leading teams through content transformation
- Strong news judgment and working knowledge of current events and community issues
- Strong understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
- Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
- Skilled in managing breaking news and high-pressure situations, making quick decisions while maintaining journalistic integrity.
- Proficient in digital content creation, including social media platforms, online video editing, and web-based content management.
- Hands-on experience with camera equipment, lighting, sound, and editing software to oversee the production of both live and recorded content.
- Experience working with the sales and marketing teams to integrate promotional elements into news coverage.
- Must possess excellent writing skills, solid news judgment, and ethical decision-making skills
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines
2. BA in Entertainment Management with 4 years of Experience
- Relevant experience, preferably within publishing/journalism
- In-depth understanding of how online video works
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects skills
- Sound knowledge of media law
- Experience in line managing/overseeing team members
- Keen news sense and interest in Gen Z, pop culture, and the LGBT+ community
- An understanding of PinkNews’ platforms and audience
- Passion for creating award-winning social video content through creative storytelling
- Experience in implementing innovative new content strategies across social platforms
- A strong creative thinker and problem-solver
- Enjoys leading and motivating a team
- Belief in equality for all
3. BS in Media Studies with 5 years of Experience
- Increasing editorial responsibility and people management experience
- Experience working with sports media rights management
- Live and breathe through a wide net of sports interests
- Understand and can translate topics such as fantasy sports, sports betting, video gaming, the business of sports, and traditional sports coverage
- Bring a vision for seizing the moment and creating a unique sports coverage experience that you and your friends would want to gather around and watch
- Have a proactive work ethic
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask
- Efficiency with Google Sheets and Docs
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment (can move between 30,000 feet to 3 feet with ease)
- Natural ability to connect and build strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly
- Proven leadership, personal integrity, and charisma to build consensus with colleagues
- Proven ability to have hard conversations with tact and care
4. BS in Performing Arts with 2 years of Experience
- Experience working in the video game industry
- Lead by example, set the bar high, and have the courage to make decisions and challenge
- Believe in collaboration and teamwork
- Be without a huge ego, selfless, and genuinely care about the team
- Be an ally and promoter of Diversity and Inclusion
- Have a high degree of self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- Strategic, one step ahead, outstanding risk and conflict management abilities
- Be cool and collected, welcome feedback and criticism
- Experience working with building, motivating, and driving teams to success
- Good at pitching and selling with passion and conviction
- Be knowledgeable about current trends driving player motivations and behavior
- Know the market and play games
5. BS in Communication with 6 years of Experience
- Experience in news production, people management, and operations at an entertainment, news, or media company.
- Experience in overseeing traditional and/or new media content and programming development
- Demonstrated expertise in building, maintaining, and growing targeted niche markets.
- Highly effective team leader with the ability to guide a team of content producers and collaborate with other News 12 channels.
- Hands-on experience and expertise in all phases of television production.
- Exceptional writing and story development skills with the ability to coach and mentor staff.
- Deep understanding of copyright laws, licensing, and contracts related to media production.
- Proven track record in generating and implementing innovative ideas for audience engagement.
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills with a focus on creative and business goals.
- Advanced project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and meet strict daily production deadlines.
- Must be able to work weekends and nights during production windows with an ability to handle high volumes of complex projects and tasks.
6. BS in Film Production with 7 years of Experience
- Experience producing and overseeing entertainment content production (ideally with some of those years in podcast production)
- A person who loves taking the seed of an idea, developing and polishing it, and teasing out the best bits to make it excellent.
- A leader who enjoys working with a team of diverse creatives, helping them to grow, develop, and be their best selves
- An excellent communicator and enthusiastic collaborator who can work with a range of personalities and partners.
- A deep understanding of the podcasting landscape
- Familiarity with podcasting production tools, audio editing software, and audio/visual equipment to ensure the highest quality of content.
- Excellent at understanding and articulating writing for creative concepts and the ability to autonomously own projects from start to finish.
- The ability to handle unforeseen issues or emergencies with a calm, solution-focused approach, ensuring minimal disruption to the production process.
- Strong skills in budgeting, timeline management, and resource allocation to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with top-tier talent, external partners, and sponsors to enhance production value and opportunities.
- Ability to craft and execute marketing strategies for podcast launches, including audience targeting, engagement tactics, and social media promotions.
- Ability to navigate complex challenges, such as tight deadlines or production issues, while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
- The ability to travel as/when needed.
7. BA in Business Administration with 3 years of Experience
- Proven experience in developing and producing large-scale production.
- Experience working in artistic collaboration and facilitation.
- Experience managing large-scale production budgets.
- Proven ability to take the initiative and lead teams under pressure.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Advanced experience in negotiating and contracting.
- Experience in managing partnerships and building relationships.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong financial management skills.
- Strong experience in dealing with change and dynamic challenges.
- Must have excellent IT skills.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
8. BS in Theater Production with 10 years of Experience
- Event management experience, preferably in an agency environment
- Advanced project management skills, including budget creation, management, and reconciliation
- Expert knowledge of digital and technical aspects of productions, including general sessions, awards shows, activations, film production, virtual events, and/or experiential events
- Advanced knowledge of logistical aspects of all event types
- Exceptional ability to establish relationships and maintain a positive rapport with clients, vendors, and suppliers
- Demonstrated ability to manage and grow accounts
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Advanced negotiating, risk management, and contracting skills
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and clients at all levels
- Familiarity with Salesforce and project collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Apollo)
- Creative problem solver, resourceful, team player with ambitious and proactive
- Calm and flexible approach to handling the pressure and stress of ever-changing demands
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
9. BS in Broadcasting with 9 years of Experience
- A proven record of success in producing television bulletins
- Experience successfully managing a team
- The ability to develop and execute an audience strategy
- A broad awareness of challenges facing the media industry
- Understanding of and engagement with digital platforms, including social networks
- Excellent knowledge of laws governing defamation, libel, and other applicable legal issues
- Excellent knowledge of Broadcasting Standards Authority rules and guidelines
- Understanding of and engagement with digital platforms, including social networks
- An enthusiastic and positive team player who loves the news
- Must maintain excellent collaborative and professional relationships both internally and externally
- Strongly committed to creating an environment where all employees are included, are treated with dignity and respect, and are in a position to contribute to future success.
- Must have excellent editorial skills
- A generous team member who appreciates individual and business successes with strong organizational skills
10. BS in Project Management with 8 years of Experience
- Experience in development and programming strategy for short-turnaround specials and exclusive-access digital short documentaries.
- Demonstrated success in building and leading content-creation teams – ideally in digital short-docs and specials specifically.
- Strong understanding of the content development and production process.
- Experience in news, media, or digital native editorial content creation and programming.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with teams across the news organization.
- Success in innovating with different formats, stories, and content types.
- Familiarity and understanding of working with legal and standards on vetting each special or short-doc before rolling out the content.
- Experience producing a wide range of genres of stories in specials and short docs from 30 minutes to an hour in length.
- News junkie with impeccable editorial judgment.
- A career background in journalism or media with strong editorial judgment.
- Leadership experience overseeing a team and deep producing experience of specials and mini-documentaries or a digital platform working on this genre
- Experience producing high-quality specials in quick turnaround while still adding creative elements and not sacrificing the craft.
- Know how to cultivate unique long-lead stories not otherwise being told or getting access to topics and people no other content creators have as yet.
11. BS in Creative Writing with 11 years of Experience
- Relevant work experience, including experience as a Senior Producer or Director developing digital interactive products or experiences.
- Experience managing cross-discipline teams.
- Must have a passion for games and a strong understanding of the free-to-play mobile market and console/AAA game space.
- Understanding of key metrics for digital interactive products, including monthly active users (MAU), daily active users (DAU), average revenue per paying user (ARPPU), average revenue per install (ARPI), conversion rates, and how these metrics can and will impact the product strategy.
- Strong track record overseeing published products, live-operated services, and/or games as a service.
- Proven track record in building highly effective interpersonal business relationships and generating business in a highly matrixed organization.
- Experience in managing large-scale project budgets, ensuring resource optimization, and delivering projects within scope and financial constraints.
- Ability to manage and work effectively under deadlines and in complex business environments through collaboration and utilizing supporting and partner teams.
- Enjoys an interactive and agile work environment and collaborates well with various work styles
- Creative and sharp business sense with exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Prior leadership experience inspiring high-performing teams, including significant exposure to senior levels of management
- Deep experience in defining the strategic direction for digital interactive products, including overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to post-launch optimization.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to motivate teammates and influence without authority