Dynamic News Producer: Craft Impactful Broadcasts

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Green Bay, WI is seeking a skilled News Producer who can connect with viewers and craft engaging on-air and online content. You will decide story priority, write sharp copy, and adjust live segments for breaking news with fast editorial judgment.

The role requires a journalism degree and strong English communication, plus the ability to meet deadlines and work flexible shifts. The team emphasizes teamwork and audience-focused storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, communications, or related field.
• Fluency in English with strong spelling and grammar.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with coworkers and the public.
• Proficiency with computers, tablets and mobile digital devices.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work any shift, with some late notice of shift and schedule changes.

Responsibilities

• Decide which stories are of most interest to Local 5 news consumers.
• Prioritize stories and story development efforts.
• Determine the order in which stories will be told in broadcasts.
• Write compelling broadcast content focused for the audience.
• Be able to quickly adjust stories within newscasts to accommodate breaking news.
• Communicate effectively with anchors, directors, as well as field reporters.
• Write informative and detailed web platform stories including links and additional information viewers will find useful.
• Write compelling teases to bring viewers to our broadcasts.
• Time broadcasts and ensure they are clean and correct on the air.
• Edit video for broadcast as well as online use.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Deadline-driven

Digital/online writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Communications

Tools

Computers/tablets/mobile devices

Job description

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Green Bay, WI is seeking a skilled News Producer who can connect with viewers and craft engaging on-air and online content. You will decide story priority, write sharp copy, and adjust live segments for breaking news with fast editorial judgment.

The role requires a journalism degree and strong English communication, plus the ability to meet deadlines and work flexible shifts. The team emphasizes teamwork and audience-focused storytelling.