DC Field Producer — Government & Live Coverage

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

NewsNation, part of Nexstar Media Group, seeks a Washington, DC bureau producer to coordinate daily federal government coverage and regional news. You will partner with network correspondents to deliver stories across broadcast and digital platforms from our DC bureau.

The role requires strong research and writing, field coordination, and the ability to adapt to breaking news with short-notice scheduling. Travel may be domestic and international as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or related field required.
• 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 as needed domestically and international.
• 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 White House and Congress.
• Work with network correspondents to cover regional and national news across platforms.
• Organize field shoots, interviews, and live shots with scheduling and logistics.
• Develop timely, unique story ideas and well-sourced research.
• Craft broadcast scripts and assist editorial planning for the bureau.

Skills

Research and writing

Broadcast production

Digital production

Social media

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism

Tools

Newsroom computer systems

Job description

NewsNation, part of Nexstar Media Group, seeks a Washington, DC bureau producer to coordinate daily federal government coverage and regional news. You will partner with network correspondents to deliver stories across broadcast and digital platforms from our DC bureau.

The role requires strong research and writing, field coordination, and the ability to adapt to breaking news with short-notice scheduling. Travel may be domestic and international as needed.