News Prodcuer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Producer in Sioux City to produce daily newscast items, decide story order, write teases, time broadcasts, edit video, and post content across platforms. You will also write for the website and engage viewers on social media.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Journalism or related field, English fluency, and 2+ years in news operations, with the ability to meet deadlines and work flexible shifts. Proficiency with standard office equipment is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Fluency in English; excellent oral and written communication.
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations (depends on market size).
• Proficiency with computers, phones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Produces daily newscast items and decides story order for broadcasts.
• Writes teases and other content; times news programs and edits video.
• Posts video to websites and emedia platforms; writes stories for online content.
• Edits video and approves scripts for broadcasts.
• Interacts with viewers on social media and other platforms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Deadline-driven

News operations experience

Multitasking

Office equipment proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms


• Writes and orders news stories


• Approves scripts


• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts


• Edits video


• Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms


• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites


• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience


• Fluency in English


• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written


• Minimum two years' experience in news operations (Depending on market size)


• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment


• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously


• Flexibility to work any shift