Firecrown · 2 days ago
Morning Show Anchor & Executive Producer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/ExecutiveFirecrown is seeking a visionary Executive Producer & Anchor to lead the creative, editorial, and distribution strategy for FreightWaves TV. The role involves defining editorial strategy, hosting the flagship Morning Show, and leading the production team to create impactful business news content for the freight industry.
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Responsibilities
Own FWTV’s Content Vision: Define the editorial strategy, programming standards, and creative direction across all FreightWaves TV shows, not just the Morning Show
Story Selection & Programming: Lead daily and weekly story selection, ensuring coverage is timely, relevant, data-driven, and positioned for industry impact and digital distribution
Network Standards: Establish and enforce quality, pacing, and production standards across anchors, producers, and contributors
Product Thinking: Help shape FWTV as a media business — balancing audience growth, sponsor value, and brand authority in the freight and logistics market
Anchor the Flagship Show: Host the Morning Show live at 9:00 AM ET, delivering market-moving freight news, data insights, and interviews with industry leaders
Market Intelligence: Translate SONAR data and freight trends into clear, compelling narratives for executives, operators, and investors
Brand Voice: Set the tone and personality of FreightWaves’ daily broadcast presence across platforms
Lead the Production Team: Direct producers, editors, and on-air contributors to execute against the network’s editorial and creative vision
Show Development: Develop new formats, segments, and recurring franchises that expand FWTV’s relevance and monetization potential
Workflow Optimization: Improve speed, quality, and consistency of daily production and post-production processes
Own Digital Distribution: Design and execute a modern content distribution strategy across LinkedIn, X, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and emerging platforms
Clipping & Repurposing Engine: Ensure every show produces high-quality, high-impact short-form content for social, newsletters, and sales enablement
Audience Growth: Build systems for growing reach, engagement, and influence within the freight, logistics, and supply chain ecosystem
Community Presence: Position FWTV as a daily digital meeting place for industry conversation and commentary
Partner with Revenue Teams: Align programming and content strategy with sponsorship, events, and branded content opportunities
Brand Authority: Strengthen FreightWaves’ position as the leading media and intelligence platform for the freight economy
Qualification
Required
Leadership Experience: Experience running or programming a news operation, digital network, or broadcast newsroom (local, national, or industry-specific)
On-Air Authority: Proven experience as an anchor, host, or senior broadcast journalist
Digital-First Mindset: Deep understanding of social platforms, short-form content strategy, and modern media distribution
Editorial Instincts: Strong news judgment and the ability to consistently identify stories that matter to business and industry audiences
Industry Curiosity: Ability to quickly master freight, logistics, and supply chain economics and speak credibly with executives and operators
Location Requirement: Must work in-studio in Chattanooga, TN
Preferred
Education: Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred
Benefits
401K plan
Generous benefits including option for 100% employer paid health, dental, life and vision insurance
A concierge doctor service
Unlimited Paid Time Off – take time off when you need to take time off
Company-paid travel to industry events
Student-loan reimbursement
Maternity/Paternity leave
Gym membership reimbursement
Life achievement bonus
More
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Firecrown
Firecrown is the leader in content to the affluent enthusiast.
Founded in 2021
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase