Executive Producer, Special Programs & Longform

Nexstar Media Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

NewsNation seeks an Executive Producer for Special Programming & Longform in New York. You will lead editorial vision, oversee planning, field shoots, editing, and delivery of high‑impact longform content.

Collaborate with network leadership on specials and events, ensuring brand consistency across broadcast and digital platforms. Ideal candidate has 15+ years producing longform/investigative content, strong news judgment, and excellence in communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Fifteen plus years’ experience producing longform and investigative content
• Strong news judgement
• Quick decision maker and creative thinker
• Effective coach and mentor to staff of all experience levels
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks
• Proficiency with ENPS
• Flexibility to adjust schedule and assignments as network’s needs evolve

Responsibilities

• Work with NewsNation network leadership team on the overall editorial vision for special programming and longform content
• Conceptualize ideas for specials
• Oversee research, planning, field shoots and postproduction
• Supervise employees working on the programs
• Ensure editorial content meets NewsNation standards and practices
• Must be attuned to cross-platform strategies to have brand consistency across broadcast and digital
• Must have a vision and develop strategies to ensure ratings success
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

News judgement

Decision making

Coaching

Communication

Multitasking

ENPS

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

ENPS

Job description

NewsNation seeks an Executive Producer for Special Programming & Longform in New York. You will lead editorial vision, oversee planning, field shoots, editing, and delivery of high‑impact longform content.

Collaborate with network leadership on specials and events, ensuring brand consistency across broadcast and digital platforms. Ideal candidate has 15+ years producing longform/investigative content, strong news judgment, and excellence in communication.