Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc

News Producer

Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Minimum three years' experience in Line Producing
  • Proficiency with various office equipment and technology
  • Strong multitasking ability and deadline management
  • Flexibility to work any shift

Responsibilities

  • Produces newscasts for all broadcast platforms
  • Writes and orders news stories
  • Approves scripted content for accuracy and clarity
  • Balances news and feature stories to create engaging broadcasts
  • Edits video content for air
  • Writes stories for digital and social media platforms
  • Engages with the audience on social media

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced news environment
  • Exposure to breaking news situations
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of journalists
  • Use of advanced news production technologies
  • Chance to connect directly with the audience through multiple platforms
Full Job Description
PIX11 is looking for a full-time news producer to join a fast paced AM Newscast.

The ideal candidate will excel at showcasing, editorial vision and tease writing.

Multi-tasking should be second nature, handling a high stress environment while making multiple deadlines.

As the producer you will be responsible for story placement, tease writing, reacting to breaking news and timing out the broadcast
  • Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
  • Writes and orders news stories
  • Approves scripts
  • 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
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Minimum three years' experience Line Producing (Depending on market size)
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Flexibility to work any shift


This is an exempt position. Annual Salary: $90,000

About Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 199 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 39% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC’s UHF discount). Nexstar’s portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. Nexstar’s community portal websites offer additional hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content while creating new revenue opportunities. Nexstar also owns WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information please visit www.nexstar.tv.
Learn more about Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc
Size
11,160 employees
Market Cap
$6.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$811.4 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+33.3%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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