News Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is seeking a News Producer in Sacramento to develop and execute daily newscasts across TV and digital channels. The role involves deciding story order, scripting teases, and coordinating on-air content.

The ideal candidate has a journalism degree, strong English communication, and at least two years of newsroom experience, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Produces daily newscast items for broadcast across platforms.
• Writes and orders news stories; approves scripts.
• Times news programs and edits video.
• Posts video to the website and other eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers on social media.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Job description

## News ProducerApply: CA-Sacramento;4655 Fruitridge Road (Tribune-KTXL): Full time: Posted Today: REQ-43044Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.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.**Key Responsibilities*** 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**Qualifications*** 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 shiftCompensation - $24.00+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level**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.KTXL Fox40 will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if KTXL Fox40 is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.