Lead Newsroom Executive Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks an Executive Producer to supervise news content across platforms and line-produce at least one hour of live newscast. You will evaluate stories and organize them into a cohesive sequence to inform viewers.

You will define strategic direction for coverage, manage the newsroom and editorial process, make quick decisions in breaking news, and drive audience engagement while ensuring marketing of projects aligns with budget and company objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, TV/film, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience in television or radio broadcast/production.
• Ability to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills.
• Strong news judgment and understanding of viewer needs.
• Experience with state-of-the-art broadcast technology.

Responsibilities

• Supervise news content across all platforms and line produce at least one hour of live newscast.
• Evaluate stories and organize them into cohesive sequences for newscasts or digital content.
• Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business objectives.
• Manage newsroom and contribute to the editorial process; make decisions in breaking news situations.
• Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices.
• Oversee marketing of projects and adherence to budget.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

News judgment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, TV/film or the equivalent

Tools

Broadcast equipment

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks an Executive Producer to supervise news content across platforms and line-produce at least one hour of live newscast. You will evaluate stories and organize them into a cohesive sequence to inform viewers.

You will define strategic direction for coverage, manage the newsroom and editorial process, make quick decisions in breaking news, and drive audience engagement while ensuring marketing of projects aligns with budget and company objectives.