News Producer

Nexstar Media; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media in Johnson City, TN is seeking a News Producer to oversee daily newscasts for broadcast and streaming platforms. You’ll decide story order, write teases, time the programs, edit video, and post content to our website.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Journalism or related field, fluency in English, and strong communication and deadline-management skills. Ability to work any shift and handle multiple tasks is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Journalism or related field.
• Fluency in English required with strong written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong on-air and digital storytelling skills with editorial judgment.

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

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

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