Multiplatform News Producer - Streaming & Digital

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WKBN-TV in Youngstown is seeking an energetic Full-Time News Producer who excels in writing and storytelling, with strong news judgment and the ability to thrive under deadline pressure. The role produces daily newscasts and contributes to WKBN+'s growing digital streaming platform, shaping multi‑screen storytelling across broadcast, digital, and streaming.

You will craft stories, edit and organize segments, and collaborate with anchors and newsroom staff to land the big story for the community.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, grammar, and storytelling skills required.
• Solid news judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and thrive under deadline pressure.

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

Strong writing

Grammar

Storytelling

News judgment

Deadline-driven multitasking

Education

Journalism or Communications degree

Job description

WKBN-TV in Youngstown is seeking an energetic Full-Time News Producer who excels in writing and storytelling, with strong news judgment and the ability to thrive under deadline pressure. The role produces daily newscasts and contributes to WKBN+'s growing digital streaming platform, shaping multi‑screen storytelling across broadcast, digital, and streaming.

You will craft stories, edit and organize segments, and collaborate with anchors and newsroom staff to land the big story for the community.