News Producer

Wisconsin Broadcasters Association; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Inc. in Green Bay is seeking a driven journalist to produce engaging local stories for our audience. You will decide story priorities, write compelling broadcast content, and adjust stories for breaking news to captivate viewers.

Step into a fast-paced role requiring strong English, stellar communication, and the ability to meet tight deadlines across broadcast and online platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, communications, or related field of equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Fluency in English with strong spelling and grammar.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with both coworkers and the public.
• Proficiency with computers, tablets and mobile digital devices.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work any shift, with some late notice of shift and schedule changes.

Responsibilities

• Deciding which stories are of most interest to our Local 5 news consumers.
• Prioritizing stories and story development efforts.
• Determining the order in which stories will be told in broadcasts.
• Writing compelling broadcast content focused for our audience.
• Being able to quickly adjust stories within newscasts to accommodate breaking news.
• Communicating effectively with coworkers, anchors, directors and field reporters.
• Writing informative and detailed web platform stories including links and additional information viewers will find useful.
• Writing compelling teases to bring viewers to our broadcasts.
• Time broadcasts and ensuring they are clean and correct on the air.
• Editing video for broadcast as well as online use.

Skills

Strong spelling and grammar

Excellent communication

Proficiency with devices

Deadline driven

Flexibility with shifts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

Do you have a passion for producing? We are looking for a driven, creative journalist who can connect with our viewers in a meaningful way. The requirements go far beyond stacking a rundown and writing news copy. We want someone who can create an experience for our audience.

Responsibilities

• Deciding which stories are of most interest to our Local 5 news consumers.
• Prioritizing stories and story development efforts.
• Determining the order in which stories will be told in broadcasts.
• Writing compelling broadcast content focused for our audience.
• Being able to quickly adjust stories within newscasts to accommodate breaking news.
• Communicating effectively with coworkers, anchors, directors and field reporters.
• Writing informative and detailed web platform stories including links and additional information viewers will find useful.
• Writing compelling teases to bring viewers to our broadcasts.
• Time broadcasts and ensuring they are clean and correct on the air.
• Editing video for broadcast as well as online use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, communications, or related field of equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Fluency in English with strong spelling and grammar.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with both coworkers and the public.
• Proficiency with computers, tablets and mobile digital devices.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work any shift, with some late notice of shift and schedule changes.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The News Producer must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

WFRV and Nexstar Media Inc. are an equal opportunity employer.

SCAM ALERT:

Be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wearegreenbay.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at [e-mail].

Location: Green Bay