News Producer: Create Impactful, Real-Time Newscasts

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

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Albuquerque is seeking a creative News Producer who can identify stories that matter, build a strong newscast, and deliver information viewers can trust.

As a key producer, you will assemble and execute broadcasts across platforms, write and edit scripts for accuracy, and coordinate with anchors, reporters and editors to deliver engaging coverage with editorial judgment and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Journalism degree, 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.

Responsibilities

• Produces and executes newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.
• Writes, selects and orders news stories to create compelling, well-paced newscasts.
• Writes and approves scripts for accuracy, clarity, grammar and journalistic standards.
• Exercises strong editorial judgment in determining story placement, emphasis and coverage.
• Balances breaking news, daily news and feature content to create engaging broadcasts.
• Responds quickly to breaking news and adjusts rundowns and content as stories develop.
• Coordinates with anchors, reporters, photographers, editors and newsroom leadership throughout the production process.
• Communicates clearly with the production team before and during live newscasts.
• Times newscasts and makes real-time adjustments to ensure programs end on time.
• Identifies opportunities for live coverage, reporter involvement, graphics, video and other production elements.
• Edits video and other content as needed.
• Ensures content meets company standards for journalistic integrity, accuracy and production quality.
• Writes and publishes stories for the station’s website and other digital platforms.
• Interacts with viewers and users through social media platforms.
• Contributes story ideas and participates in editorial discussions and newsroom planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Deadlines

Education

Journalism degree or related field

Job description

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Albuquerque is seeking a creative News Producer who can identify stories that matter, build a strong newscast, and deliver information viewers can trust.

As a key producer, you will assemble and execute broadcasts across platforms, write and edit scripts for accuracy, and coordinate with anchors, reporters and editors to deliver engaging coverage with editorial judgment and timeliness.