Dynamic News Producer - Multi-Platform Broadcast

Nexstar Media Group

Knoxville (TN)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Nexstar Media Group in Knoxville, TN seeks a News Producer to craft daily newscasts, decide story order, write teases, time programs, and post video to the website. The role covers cross-platform production and live editing to deliver engaging local news.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Journalism or related field, fluent English, and at least two years in news operations, with strong communication skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field.
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.
Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

Produces daily newscast items, decides the order of stories, writes teases and content, times news programs, edits video and posts video to the website.
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.