News Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national media company is seeking a News Producer in Abilene, Texas. This role involves producing daily newscasts, writing and ordering news stories, and editing video content. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate proficiency with various office tools. Flexibility to work different shifts is necessary. This position offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to engage with a wide audience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.
• Writes and orders news stories.
• Edits video and writes for eMedia platforms.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with office equipment

Ability to meet deadlines

Flexibility to work any shift

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field

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
• 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