News Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Buffalo (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Producer to craft daily newscasts across platforms in Buffalo, AL. You will decide the order of stories, write teases, time programs, edit video, and post content to the website, while engaging with viewers on social media.

The ideal candidate will have a journalism degree or equivalent experience, fluency in English, strong communication skills, and at least two years in news operations; flexibility to work any shift and meet deadlines is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations (depending on market size).
• Proficiency with office equipment and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produces daily newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.
• Writes and orders news stories and approves scripts.
• Times news programs and balances news and feature content.
• Edits video and posts video to the website.
• Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers on social media.

Skills

English fluency

Clear communication

Deadline management

Multi-tasking

Shift flexibility

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
• Salary - $40,000 - $45,000

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