Lifestyle Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group is seeking a Lifestyle Producer for our 3-hour Unscripted show in Springfield, MO. This role supports early-morning show prep, guest coordination, and rundown translation for in-show formats.

You will work with the Manager/EP on planning, and coordinate with sales and production teams to keep content flowing smoothly. The position emphasizes organization, creativity, and adaptability to handle live and taped elements across platforms.

Qualifications

• Creative, adaptable and able to communicate well.
• Work independently as well as with direction from the department manager.
• Able to handle a wide range of guest and client personalities.
• Plan and manage pre-show and show content.
• Plan and work ahead on multiple shows simultaneously.
• Maintain and update the show calendar.
• Basic understanding of video editing systems.
• Solid understanding of TV studio production in live and recorded formats.

Responsibilities

• Contact and book local guests that showcase the Ozarks.
• Maintain show calendar and determine segment order.
• Communicate best practices with the show team.
• Collaborate with sales on sponsored content.
• Coordinate with production on recording schedules and show management.
• Time broadcasts and ensure accuracy on air.
• Clip show segments for website and social media.
• Build relationships with guests, clients, and contributors.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Organization

Guest coordination

Adaptability

Independent work

Tools

Video editing software

OBS

Job description

This position is responsible for most of the day-to-day in-show scheduling and producing for our 3-hour lifestyle show, Unscripted. This position will work with the Manager/EP for general planning of content and client campaigns and then translate that to our in-show format and rundowns. This position requires an early-morning schedule to prepare each day's show. The candidate must be organized with both guest/client scheduling and show graphics and guest information. The Lifestyle Producer frequently works with members of the sales team, as well as a wide range of people outside the station.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Contact and book local guests that showcase everything the Ozarks has to offer
• Maintain show calendar
• Determine the order in which segments and guests are scheduled in broadcasts
• Communicate best practices effectively and professionally with the show’s team
• Work alongside sales representatives regarding sponsored content
• Work with production team on recording schedules and show management
• Time broadcasts and ensure they are clean and correct on air
• Clip show segments for posting to station’s website & show’s social media
• Build relationships with guests, clients, community members, and show contributors
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Someone creative, adaptable and able to communicate well.
• Work both independently as well as with direction/assistance from the department manager.
• Able to work with a wide range of personalities, guests and clients.
• Handle all phases of pre-show and show planning.
• Plan and work ahead on multiple shows at the same time.
• Maintain and update our show calendar.
• Must have a basic understanding of video editing systems.
• Must have a solid understanding of the TV studio production process, in both live and recorded formats.
• Must be able to work quickly and change direction with show content on the fly.

Bonuses

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of OBS (Open Broadcaster Software)
• Experience in Akta/Anvato
• Experience in Trello
• Skills in editing, graphic design, & animation
• Comfortability in front of the camera (not mandatory)

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.