DC News Producer: Shape Big Stories & Compelling Broadcasts

Nexstar Media Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Nexstar Media Inc. is seeking a News Producer to craft engaging newscasts for the Washington, DC duopoly. You will collaborate with newsroom leadership, anchors, production, and field crews to deliver well-paced coverage of big stories, politics, weather, and local events.

The role requires a history of ownership, strong storytelling, and the ability to manage multiple shifts with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery. This on-site position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

Responsibilities

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
• Writes and orders news stories
• Approves scripts
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
• Edits video
• Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Fluency in English

Meet deadlines

Ability to multitask

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

Nexstar Media Inc. is seeking a News Producer to craft engaging newscasts for the Washington, DC duopoly. You will collaborate with newsroom leadership, anchors, production, and field crews to deliver well-paced coverage of big stories, politics, weather, and local events.

The role requires a history of ownership, strong storytelling, and the ability to manage multiple shifts with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery. This on-site position offers competitive compensation and benefits.