News Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Johnson City, TN seeks a News Producer to manage daily newscasts for broadcast and digital platforms in the Tri-Cities region. The role involves deciding story order, writing teases, timing programs, editing video, and posting content to the website.

You will coordinate with reporters and editors to ensure accurate, timely coverage and engaging content across all platforms, contributing to a strong local news presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or related field, or equivalent education/experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Flexibility to work any shift

Responsibilities

• Produces newscasts for broadcast and streaming platforms
• Writes and approves news stories
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
• Edits video
• Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms
• Gathers facts and confirms stories
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Deadline management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Job description

Dominant CBS/ABC combo serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia communities is looking for a SUPERSTAR News Producer.

Our amazing region is home to the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway, a Hard Rock Hotel and & Casino plus World Class Hiking and Fishing.

Join our team which has been a part of the fabric of our community for more than 70 years and is a LEADER in delivering local content to our viewers.

To learn more about our beautiful area click here- Visit Tri-Cities

The News Producer produces daily newscasts, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts to the website.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Produces newscasts for broadcast and streaming platforms
• Writes and approves news stories
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
• Edits video
• Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms
• Gathers facts and confirms stories
• 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
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift