Job Description

Executive Producer - News Programming

Location:

Manchester City Centre (Office-Based)

Job Type:

Full-time

Experience Required:

Minimum 2 years (in a senior newsroom or live production role)

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Media, Communications, or a related field

About Us

DM News Plus is launching a 24-hour global English-language news channel -- the first of its kind headquartered in Manchester. With a mission to deliver impactful, public-interest journalism, we're building a bold, editorially independent platform for viewers across the UK and beyond, in line with OFCOM standards.

Job Summary

We are hiring an experienced and forward-thinking

Executive Producer

to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of our live news programming. This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing content flow, guiding editorial decisions, and overseeing the production of news bulletins and special segments across a 24-hour news cycle.

You will work closely with presenters, editors, producers, reporters, and technical teams to deliver timely, accurate, and visually engaging news broadcasts that reflect our values and vision.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the editorial direction and output of live news bulletins and programmes Oversee rundown structures, story ordering, and segment formatting Make real-time editorial decisions during live broadcasts Coordinate with reporters, video journalists, and news editors on story development Guide on-air talent, including anchors and presenters, ensuring alignment with editorial tone Supervise producers, scriptwriters, and studio teams to maintain consistency and quality Ensure compliance with OFCOM regulations and internal editorial standards Respond to breaking news situations and manage rolling coverage under pressure Collaborate with technical, digital, and social media teams to maintain cross-platform consistency

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Media Production, or a related field Minimum 2 years' experience in a senior editorial or live broadcast production role Proven ability to lead a newsroom or production team Excellent news judgment and decision-making under pressure Strong understanding of live broadcast workflows and studio operations Excellent script-editing, communication, and team management skills Deep understanding of UK regulatory requirements, including OFCOM guidelines Experience managing rolling or breaking news preferred

Salary:

25000-40000 (Based on experience)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person