Chicago-based Weekend Live Segment Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

NewsNation is seeking a Segment Producer for the Weekend edition based in Chicago. You will pitch ideas, compile elements, and build engaging live segments across political, domestic, and international news.

The role is anchored in the Chicago office and requires a proactive, collaborative reporter to deliver accurate live hits and packages. You will work with correspondents to craft compelling content, manage timelines, and ensure smooth rundown flow.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of experience in national or major-market television news preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and experience editing video and creating graphics.
• ENPS or INews knowledge preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Pitch story ideas for NewsNation Live Weekend segments.
• Produce live guest segments and correspondent hits.
• Collaborate with NewsNation correspondents to craft compelling live hits and updates.
• Locate and create strong elements (video, graphics, lower thirds) and load into rundown quickly.
• Write, organize, and produce scripts including anchors intros and teases.
• Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer updated on story developments.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by show leaders or news management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

News judgment

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Tools

Video editing software

Graphics creation

ENPS

INews

Job description

NewsNation is seeking a Segment Producer for the Weekend edition based in Chicago. You will pitch ideas, compile elements, and build engaging live segments across political, domestic, and international news.

The role is anchored in the Chicago office and requires a proactive, collaborative reporter to deliver accurate live hits and packages. You will work with correspondents to craft compelling content, manage timelines, and ensure smooth rundown flow.