Associate Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a newsroom producer/writer for daily production of a quality news product across the FOX 5/KUSI brands. You will support line producers, fill in as needed, and manage story graphics with accuracy and speed.

Responsibilities include researching stories from multiple sources, planning future segments, posting links, and assisting the assignment desk. A Bachelor’s in journalism is desired and 1–2 years in a newsroom is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field is desired.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a working newsroom as writer or production assistant.
• Must work well under extreme pressure and deadlines.
• Must have solid news judgment and be a consistent, accurate writer.
• Must interact positively, be organized, detail-oriented, and technically nimble.
• Must be flexible with schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Write and support line producers for assigned newscasts.
• Fill-in produce as needed.
• Create and manage graphics for stories and update as needed.
• Research, confirm, and update local, state, national and international stories.
• Advise on story placement, formats, and future segments.
• Post links to the Fox 5/KUSI website.
• Assist assignment desk with story details.
• Maintain social media presence.
• Basic video editing as necessary.

Skills

News judgment

Written accuracy

Work under pressure

Organization

Attention to detail

Flexibility schedule

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Video editing

Job description

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.

Compensation

• Comp starting at $22+ hr commensurate with experience and skill level.

Location

• #LI-Onsite

Other Requirements

• All employees must first contact their current manager before applying for an Internal position.

Company

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.