DC Bureau Field Producer: Government & White House Coverage

Nexstar Media Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

NewsNation in Washington, DC is seeking a bureau producer to coordinate daily coverage of the federal government, including the White House and Congress, and general regional and national news. The role partners with network correspondents to provide cross-platform coverage from our DC bureau.

You will report stories from briefings, conferences, events and statements, tailor reporting for broadcast and digital platforms, and manage field shoots and logistics for the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or related field.
• At least 2+ years broadcast or digital production experience.
• Background in reporting, research and writing.
• Must be willing to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule and assignments as business needs evolve.
• Must be willing to work in Washington, DC but travel domestically and internationally.
• Understand importance of social media and social newsgathering.
• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all network personnel.
• Operate newsroom computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily coverage of the federal government, including the White House and Congress.
• Develop timely, well-sourced research and unique story ideas.
• Fully report stories from briefings, press conferences, events, and statements.
• Tailor reporting for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Organize field shoots, interviews, and live shots; manage logistics for the field team.
• Gather elements from affiliates, agencies, and social media.
• Build live hits, segments, and packages; write broadcast scripts.
• Communicate needs clearly between the field team, show, and assignment desk.
• Assist bureau management with scheduling and editorial planning.

Skills

Research

Writing

Production experience

Social media

Schedule flexibility

Travel readiness

Interpersonal skills

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's in Communications/Journalism

Tools

Newsroom systems

Job description

NewsNation in Washington, DC is seeking a bureau producer to coordinate daily coverage of the federal government, including the White House and Congress, and general regional and national news. The role partners with network correspondents to provide cross-platform coverage from our DC bureau.

You will report stories from briefings, conferences, events and statements, tailor reporting for broadcast and digital platforms, and manage field shoots and logistics for the team.