News Producer

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

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Albuquerque is seeking a creative News Producer who can identify stories that matter, build a strong newscast, and deliver information viewers can trust.

As a key producer, you will assemble and execute broadcasts across platforms, write and edit scripts for accuracy, and coordinate with anchors, reporters and editors to deliver engaging coverage with editorial judgment and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Journalism degree, 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.

Responsibilities

• Produces and executes newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.
• Writes, selects and orders news stories to create compelling, well-paced newscasts.
• Writes and approves scripts for accuracy, clarity, grammar and journalistic standards.
• Exercises strong editorial judgment in determining story placement, emphasis and coverage.
• Balances breaking news, daily news and feature content to create engaging broadcasts.
• Responds quickly to breaking news and adjusts rundowns and content as stories develop.
• Coordinates with anchors, reporters, photographers, editors and newsroom leadership throughout the production process.
• Communicates clearly with the production team before and during live newscasts.
• Times newscasts and makes real-time adjustments to ensure programs end on time.
• Identifies opportunities for live coverage, reporter involvement, graphics, video and other production elements.
• Edits video and other content as needed.
• Ensures content meets company standards for journalistic integrity, accuracy and production quality.
• Writes and publishes stories for the station’s website and other digital platforms.
• Interacts with viewers and users through social media platforms.
• Contributes story ideas and participates in editorial discussions and newsroom planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Deadlines

Education

Journalism degree or related field

Job description

Want to help decide what New Mexico talks about tomorrow? KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque is looking for a creative, curious News Producer who knows how to identify the stories that matter, build a strong newscast, and deliver information viewers can trust.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Produces and executes newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
• Writes, selects and orders news stories to create compelling, well-paced newscasts
• Writes and approves scripts for accuracy, clarity, grammar and journalistic standards
• Exercises strong editorial judgment in determining story placement, emphasis and coverage
• Balances breaking news, daily news and feature content to create engaging broadcasts
• Responds quickly to breaking news and adjusts rundowns and content as stories develop
• Coordinates with anchors, reporters, photographers, editors and newsroom leadership throughout the production process
• Communicates clearly with the production team before and during live newscasts
• Times newscasts and makes real-time adjustments to ensure programs end on time
• Identifies opportunities for live coverage, reporter involvement, graphics, video and other production elements
• Edits video and other content as needed
• Ensures content meets company standards for journalistic integrity, accuracy and production quality
• Writes and publishes stories for the station’s website and other digital platforms
• Interacts with viewers and users through social media platforms
• Contributes story ideas and participates in editorial discussions and newsroom planning
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• Journalism degree, 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
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.