Dynamic News Producer: Live Broadcasts & Digital

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking a versatile newscast producer to craft energetic broadcasts across platforms. The role requires strong writing, fast news judgment, and the ability to line-produce live newscasts.

The ideal candidate will work with the digital team to contribute content for social media, adapt to breaking news and severe weather, and meet tight deadlines. The position may require a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field, or an equivalent combination

Qualifications

• Solid, active, and compelling news copywriting.
• Strong news judgment to craft engaging newscasts.
• Strategize newscast building using audience, ratings, and area history.
• Ability to quickly adjust newscasts for breaking news.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Coordinate with the digital team to contribute content to other platforms.
• Meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and multitask.

Responsibilities

• The Producer performs newscast producer duties as well as special projects across news content on all media platforms and line produces on live newscasts.

Skills

News writing

News judgment

Breaking news handling

Communication skills

Digital coordination

Time management

Shift flexibility

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking a versatile newscast producer to craft energetic broadcasts across platforms. The role requires strong writing, fast news judgment, and the ability to line-produce live newscasts.

The ideal candidate will work with the digital team to contribute content for social media, adapt to breaking news and severe weather, and meet tight deadlines. The position may require a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field, or an equivalent combination