News Producer/Host

Nexstar Media Group; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation in Tyler, TX seeks a News Producer to create daily newscasts across platforms, determine story order, write teases, and time programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Journalism or related field, fluency in English, and strong communication skills. Candidates should have at least two years in news operations, with flexibility to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Strong oral and written communication capabilities.
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations (depends on market size).
• Proficient with office equipment and basic computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Produces daily newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.
• Writes and orders news stories; times and sequences content.
• Approves scripts for on-air use.
• Balances news and features to craft compelling broadcasts.
• Edits video for packages and newscasts.
• Writes web and emedia stories for the site and other platforms.
• Interacts with viewers on social media channels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Job description

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.

• 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

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
• 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 shift