Newscast & Streaming Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KNWA & FOX24 in Fayetteville, AR, is seeking an aggressive, innovative Newscast & Streaming Producer to elevate our live broadcasts and digital content. You’ll produce evening newscasts, contribute to streaming platforms, and help develop original programming for our audiences.

You should thrive on breaking news, investigative storytelling, and cross‑platform collaboration with anchors, reporters, and production staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, TV/Film, or equivalent.
• Experience in television or radio broadcast/production preferred.
• Strong news judgment and understanding of audience needs.
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented and tech-savvy.
• Ability to work well with video journalists, anchors, editors, and engineers.
• Familiarity with digital and streaming platforms.

Responsibilities

• Produce impactful evening newscasts that inform and engage the community.
• Write and edit daily news stories for television and digital platforms.
• Make editorial decisions in breaking news situations.
• Collaborate with anchors, reporters, and production staff.
• Fill in on other shifts as needed.
• Prep and assist in OBS recordings and live productions, including camera, audio, and lighting setup.
• Participate in the development of new original programs for KNWA/FOX24; work with creative services to design graphics, opens, and other visual elements.
• Coordinate with talent and management to ensure smooth production.
• Manage encoding, uploading, and platform compatibility for streaming.
• Stay current with digital trends and viewer preferences.

Skills

Breaking news

Digital & streaming

Collaboration

Creative mindset

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, TV/Film, or equivalent

Job description

KNWA & FOX24 are looking for an aggressive, innovative, and creative Newscast & Streaming Producer to help take our content to the next level. This unique position blends the fast-paced world of live television news with the dynamic, evolving landscape of digital and streaming media. We’re looking for someone who thrives on breaking news, investigative storytelling, and the challenge of making stories pop across platforms. You’ll be producing evening newscasts, contributing to digital content, and helping develop original programming for our streaming platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce impactful evening newscasts that inform and engage the community
• Write and edit daily news stories for television and digital platforms
• Make editorial decisions in breaking news situations
• Collaborate with anchors, reporters, and production staff
• Fill in on other shifts as needed
• Prep and assist in OBS recordings and live productions, including camera, audio, and lighting setup
• Participate in the development of new original programs for 479 First Work with creative services to design graphics, opens, and other visual elements
• Coordinate with talent and management to ensure smooth production
• Manage encoding, uploading, and platform compatibility for streaming
• Stay current with digital trends and viewer preferences

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion for breaking news, weather coverage, and community impact
• Strong digital and social media skills
• Creative mindset with a desire to innovate
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Journalistic integrity, optimism, and a winning attitude

Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, TV/Film, or equivalent
• Experience in television or radio broadcast/production preferred
• Strong news judgment and understanding of audience needs
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented and tech-savvy
• Ability to work well with video journalists, anchors, editors, and engineers
• Familiarity with digital and streaming platforms

Why Fayetteville?

Northwest Arkansas is a rapidly growing region with a population of over 500,000. It offers a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a vibrant cultural scene. From world-class museums and concerts to outdoor adventures and foodie destinations, Fayetteville consistently ranks among the top 10 best places to live in the U.S. Our newsroom is built on growth, feedback, and a commitment to community. Whether you’re looking to plant roots or take the next big step in your career, we have a proven track record of supporting both.

KNWA-TV/KFTA-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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.