News Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking a versatile newscast producer to craft energetic broadcasts across platforms. The role requires strong writing, fast news judgment, and the ability to line-produce live newscasts.

The ideal candidate will work with the digital team to contribute content for social media, adapt to breaking news and severe weather, and meet tight deadlines. The position may require a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field, or an equivalent combination

Qualifications

• Solid, active, and compelling news copywriting.
• Strong news judgment to craft engaging newscasts.
• Strategize newscast building using audience, ratings, and area history.
• Ability to quickly adjust newscasts for breaking news.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Coordinate with the digital team to contribute content to other platforms.
• Meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and multitask.

Responsibilities

• The Producer performs newscast producer duties as well as special projects across news content on all media platforms and line produces on live newscasts.

Skills

News writing

News judgment

Breaking news handling

Communication skills

Digital coordination

Time management

Shift flexibility

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

The Producer performs newscast producer duties as well as special projects as assigned as it pertains to news content across all media platforms and line produces as needed on live newscast.

WXIN(Fox59)/WTTV(CBS4) in the Indianapolis, Indiana market is looking for a newscast producer with the skills and instinct to craft energetic and dynamic newscasts. The ideal candidate has proven strong performance in breaking news and severe weather situations. He or she will be a solid writer who takes all sound, video, and graphic elements and crafts them into compelling newscasts from start to finish. The candidate will recognize the importance of contributing and incorporating digital content and social media to engage viewers.

Requirements & Skills

• Write solid, active & compelling news copy
• Build strong newscasts using informed news judgment combined with showcasing techniques
• Strategize newscast building based on knowledge of our audience, ratings and history of the area
• Ability to quickly adjust newscasts to accommodate breaking news
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Coordinate with the digital team to contribute content to other platforms
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Flexible to work any shift
• Other duties as assigned