News Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Producer to assemble daily newscasts, write teases, and time broadcasts across platforms. The role includes script approval, video editing, and posting content to the website.

The candidate will balance news with features, interact with viewers on social media, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor’s in journalism or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent communication skills.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations (depending on market size).
• Proficiency with office equipment and computing tools.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks; flexible to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Produces daily newscast items and decides the order of stories.
• Writes teases and content; times news programs.
• Edits video and posts video to the website.
• Produces newscasts for broadcast across platforms.
• Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers on social media sites.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Flexibility

Shift work

Social media interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Equivalent combination of education and work experience

Tools

Computers

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.

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

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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.

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.