Associate Producer – Live News & Segments, NYC

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

Job summary

NewsNation is seeking an Associate Producer for Elizabeth Vargas Reports in New York. The role involves contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and helping build engaging live segments and packages across political, domestic, and international news.

The candidate should have national or major-market TV news experience, a journalism degree, strong writing, and the ability to craft dynamic graphics and video. This is a full-time, on-site position based 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.
• Detail-oriented with strong news judgment.

Responsibilities

• Pitch story ideas for NewsNation segments and packages.
• Research production topics using the Internet, archives, and other sources.
• Gather elements: video, stills, and user-generated content.
• Make graphics requests when needed.
• Write editorial copy for on-air and online.
• Assist in preparing and executing live correspondent hits or guest segments.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Strong writing skills

Graphic/video elements

Story pitching

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in journalism

Job description

NewsNation is seeking an Associate Producer for Elizabeth Vargas Reports in New York. The role involves contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and helping build engaging live segments and packages across political, domestic, and international news.

The candidate should have national or major-market TV news experience, a journalism degree, strong writing, and the ability to craft dynamic graphics and video. This is a full-time, on-site position based in New York.