Multiplatform News Producer: Compelling Local Stories

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

Job summary

WKBN-TV in Youngstown, OH is looking for an energetic, creative Full-Time News Producer with strong news judgment and writing skills to win stories across broadcast, digital, and streaming.

You will build and produce daily newscasts, edit and organize stories, pitch original ideas, monitor news sources, and collaborate with anchors and newsroom staff to tell the community’s stories with impact.

Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong writing, grammar, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Build and produce engaging newscasts and streaming content
• Write, edit, and organize stories for newscasts
• Pitch original story ideas and contribute to editorial decision-making
• Monitor scanners, phones, social, and digital sources for breaking news
• Collaborate with anchors, MMJs, and newsroom staff daily

Skills

Writing

Grammar

Storytelling

News judgment

Multitasking

Deadline pressure

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Job description

WKBN-TV in Youngstown, OH is looking for an energetic, creative Full-Time News Producer with strong news judgment and writing skills to win stories across broadcast, digital, and streaming.

You will build and produce daily newscasts, edit and organize stories, pitch original ideas, monitor news sources, and collaborate with anchors and newsroom staff to tell the community’s stories with impact.