Producer I, News

Nexstar Media Group is looking for a News Producer. Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.

• Writes and orders news stories with an emphasis on local and relevant news.
• Reviews and rewrites scripts for accuracy, relevancy and non-dated content.
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
• Edits video
• Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Desire to be part of a winning news program working with an experienced team of talent
• Excellent writing and grammatical skills
• Understanding of the live news cycle for a local broadcast
• Natural news consumer with excellent news judgement skills and willingness to learn about the market
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Entry Level
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled