News Producer: Lead Coverage, Write Teases & Stories

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a seasoned news line producer to shape coverage and produce assigned newscasts. You will write stories, teasers, and headlines and work with anchors, reporters, writers and editors to ensure accurate content.

You will attend editorial meetings, pitch ideas, stay informed on current affairs, and support logistics, proofreading, and future segment planning. A strong social media presence is valued to promote content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired.
• Minimum 3 years relevant line producing experience in working newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Produce and booth assigned newscast and shape overall coverage.
• Write news stories, teases and headlines.
• Collaborate with anchors, reporters, writers and editors to ensure accurate, engaging content.
• Attend editorial meetings and pitch/vet story ideas.
• Stay informed on current affairs.
• Assist reporters and managers with logistics and proofreading scripts.
• Plan future segments and book day turn newsmakers as content dictates.
• Contribute to CTV content, news specials and the website.

Skills

News judgment

Deadline pressure

Story writing

Leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a seasoned news line producer to shape coverage and produce assigned newscasts. You will write stories, teasers, and headlines and work with anchors, reporters, writers and editors to ensure accurate content.

You will attend editorial meetings, pitch ideas, stay informed on current affairs, and support logistics, proofreading, and future segment planning. A strong social media presence is valued to promote content.