News Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WKBN-TV in Youngstown, OH is seeking a full-time News Producer with strong news judgment and solid writing skills. You will craft engaging newscasts and streaming content across broadcast, digital, and the WKBN+ platform, shaping how stories are told on multiple screens.

You should thrive under deadline pressure, contribute original ideas, and collaborate with anchors and newsroom team members to deliver compelling local news that matters to the community.

Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism, Communications or related field.
• Proven news writing and editing skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build and produce engaging newscasts and streaming content.
• Write, edit, and organize stories for newscasts.
• Pitch original story ideas and contribute to editorial decisions.
• Monitor scanners, phones, social and digital sources for breaking news.
• Collaborate with anchors, MMJs, and newsroom staff daily.

Skills

Strong writing

News judgment

Deadline-driven

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications

Job description

## News ProducerApplylocations: OH, Youngstowntime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-42593WKBN-TV is looking for an energetic, creative Full-Time News Producer with strong news judgment, solid writing skills, and a passion to win. We’re seeking a journalist who goes beyond stacking a rundown—someone who finds original content and tells meaningful stories in compelling ways across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.This role produces daily newscasts and contributes to WKBN+, our growing digital streaming platform, helping shape how we tell stories across multiple screens.We’re looking for a motivated, organized producer who thrives under deadline pressure, thinks beyond the obvious, and is driven to land the big story. You should be passionate about local news and committed to telling the stories that matter most to our community.Youngstown offers great food, great people, and access to Ohio’s largest metro park. Pittsburgh and Cleveland are each about an hour away.**What You’ll Do*** Build and produce engaging newscasts and streaming content* Write, edit, and organize stories for newscasts* Pitch original story ideas and contribute to editorial decision-making* Monitor scanners, phones, social, and digital sources for breaking news* Collaborate with anchors, MMJs, and newsroom staff daily**What We’re Looking For*** Strong writing, grammar, and storytelling skills* Solid news judgment and attention to detail* Ability to multitask and thrive under deadline pressure* Team player who communicates well across departments**Details*** All shifts possible, including nights, weekends, and holidays* Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)Join a newsroom that values enterprise reporting, creativity, and multi-platform storytelling—while living in a community close to Cleveland and Pittsburgh, with easy access to everything in between.NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.