Associate Producer — Pitch Ideas, Research & Live 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

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a dynamic journalist for its national/major-market news team. The role involves crafting story ideas, researching topics, gathering video and stills, and writing editorial copy for on-air delivery.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of TV news experience, a journalism degree, strong writing and ability to shape graphics and video elements under tight deadlines; shifts include overnights, mornings, and weekends.

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.
• Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work with a diverse group of people; 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.
• Must be able to 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

News writing

Graphic/video elements

Editorial copywriting

Deadline-driven

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS in journalism

Tools

Video production tools

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a dynamic journalist for its national/major-market news team. The role involves crafting story ideas, researching topics, gathering video and stills, and writing editorial copy for on-air delivery.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of TV news experience, a journalism degree, strong writing and ability to shape graphics and video elements under tight deadlines; shifts include overnights, mornings, and weekends.