News Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national news organization is looking for a News Producer to create engaging newscasts. The role involves producing broadcasts, writing stories, and coordinating coverage for various platforms. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Journalism or a related field, with at least two years of experience in news operations. Additional skills include excellent communication, flexibility to work shifts, and proficiency with office equipment. This position is based in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Journalism or related field.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in news operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.
• Writes and orders news stories for the program.
• Edits video and manages website stories.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Experience in news operations

Proficiency with office equipment

Ability to meet deadlines

Flexibility to work any shift

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field

Job description

KX News is looking for a News Producer to produce a dynamic news show, with both serious and light content.

The News Producer produces daily newscasts, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes headlines, opens, teases and other content, times news programs, and helps coordinate coverage.

Responsibilities

• 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