Associate Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is looking for an Associate Producer in San Diego to manage daily news production. Responsibilities include writing, producing, and assisting in the creation of quality news segments for FOX 5/KUSI. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or a related field, along with 1-2 years of newsroom experience. This part-time position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure, with a competitive pay starting at $22/hr, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a working newsroom as a writer or production assistant.
• Ability to manage and create graphics for stories.
• Experience with social media engagement.

Responsibilities

• Write and support line producers for assigned newscasts.
• Research and confirm stories from multiple sources.
• Post links to the Fox 5/KUSI website.

Skills

Solid news judgment

Accurate writing

Organizational skills

Technical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility with schedule

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

Associate Producer page is loaded## Associate Producerlocations: CA-San Diego; 4575 Viewridge Ave (Nexstar - KUSI & KSWB)time type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-41442**ROLE:** Daily production of a quality news product as defined by the FOX 5/KUSI brands. Accuracy and excellence in production techniques and writing.**RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Write and support line producers for assigned newscasts. Fill-in produce as needed.* Manage and create graphics for assigned stories and update them as needed.* Research, confirm, and update local, state, national and international stories through multiple sources including websites, FOX & Nexstar services, wires, and social media.* Help determine placement of stories in the newscast and advise producer on story format changes.* Help plan future segments, topics, guests, and story ideas.* Post links to the Fox 5/KUSI website.* Assist assignment desk in making calls to confirm story details.* Maintain social media presence.* Additional duties including basic video editing as necessary.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired.* 1-2 years’ experience in a working newsroom either as a writer or production assistant.**REQUIREMENTS/JOB SKILLS:*** Must be able to work well under extreme pressure and deadlines* Must have solid news judgment* Must be a consistent and accurate writer* Must interact positively and productively with others and take feedback* Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented* Must be technically nimble to take advantage of newsroom resources* Must be flexible with schedule and fill-in different shifts, weekends, holidays as needed* Comp starting at $22+ hr commensurate with experience and skill level* #LI-OnsiteAll employees must first contact their current manager before applying for an Internal position.