NewsNation Segment Producer- The Hill (New York or Washington)

NewsNation is looking for a Segment Producer to join the team for its daily political program The Hill. This role involves contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting engaging live segments and packages based on a wide range of topics ranging from political news to domestic news to international news. The Segment Producer collaborates closely with the Executive Producer, Senior Producers, and Line Producer to ensure accurate and compelling broadcasts. This is an in-person role though the producer can be based at the network offices in either New York or Washington.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Pitch stories and segment ideas regularly

Research topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources.

Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories.

Write, organize, and produce scripts and elements for show and interview segments or packages.

Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts.

Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories.

Assist in the control room if needed

Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer and Senior Producer or network leadership.

Requirements & Skills:

Experience producing for a national news program or producing newscasts in a top 10 market

Experience covering politics and government

Strong news judgement

Quick decision maker and creative thinker

Effective coach and mentor to staff of all experience levels

Collaborative team player who advocates for their show but find ways to elevate network reporting

Bachelor's degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Proficiency with ENPS

Flexibility to work different shifts

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 based upon experience

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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