Associate Producer, Live News & Segments

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

NewsNation is seeking an Associate Producer for Elizabeth Vargas Reports in New York. The role involves pitching story ideas, researching topics, gathering video and stills, and assisting with live hits or guest segments.

The candidate should have 3–5 years in national or major-market TV news, a journalism degree, strong writing, and the ability to manage deadlines under pressure. The position is based on-site in New York.

Qualifications

• Three to five years' experience in national or major-market television news.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field.
• Strong writing skills preferred.
• Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements.
• Self-directed, self-motivated and able to work with a diverse group.
• Interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills.
• Exhibit strong news judgment.
• Handle stress, including short deadlines.
• Work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Pitches story ideas
• Research production topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources
• Gathers elements: video, stills, user generated content
• Makes graphics requests when needed
• Writes editorial copy
• Assist in preparing and executing live correspondent hits or guest's segments
• Perform other tasks as assigned by show leaders or news management

Skills

Writing skills

News judgment

Graphic/video skills

Deadline management

Team collaboration

TV news experience

Education

BA/BS in journalism

Job description

NewsNation is seeking an Associate Producer for Elizabeth Vargas Reports in New York. The role involves pitching story ideas, researching topics, gathering video and stills, and assisting with live hits or guest segments.

The candidate should have 3–5 years in national or major-market TV news, a journalism degree, strong writing, and the ability to manage deadlines under pressure. The position is based on-site in New York.