Multi-Platform News Producer - Overnight & Weekend Coverage

Nexstar Media; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media is seeking a Content Desk Producer to identify, produce, curate, and distribute high-value content across Nexstar's local newsrooms, NewsNation, and other platforms. The role requires quick movement between news gathering, writing, video production, live coverage, and content distribution.

The ideal candidate understands news is consumed 24/7 across multiple platforms, including digital, CTV, social media, and broadcast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in broadcast/digital news.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with an attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple assignments.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains daily event schedules and monitors news developments.
• Researches and analyzes information to ensure complete and accurate reporting.
• Routes live feeds, ingests video, and distributes content to Nexstar stations.
• Monitors and edits news events, press conferences, and interviews for broadcast and digital use.
• Writes and edits scripts for broadcast, digital, and CTV platforms with attention to accuracy and clarity.
• Edits video for vo/sots, packages, and long-form content.
• Develops enterprise story ideas and pitches content relevant to local audiences.
• Publishes and distributes content across websites, apps, CTV, and social media platforms.
• Collaborates with Content Desk team and Nexstar partners, including NewsNation and The Hill.
• Ensures all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Writing

Editing

Newsroom

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Job description

Nexstar Media is seeking a Content Desk Producer to identify, produce, curate, and distribute high-value content across Nexstar's local newsrooms, NewsNation, and other platforms. The role requires quick movement between news gathering, writing, video production, live coverage, and content distribution.

The ideal candidate understands news is consumed 24/7 across multiple platforms, including digital, CTV, social media, and broadcast.