NewsNation - Associate Producer - Elizabeth Vargas Presents

Nexstar Media Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

NewsNation is seeking an Associate Producer for Elizabeth Vargas Reports in New York. The role involves contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and helping build engaging live segments and packages across political, domestic, and international news.

The candidate should have national or major-market TV news experience, a journalism degree, strong writing, and the ability to craft dynamic graphics and video. This is a full-time, on-site position based in New York.

Qualifications

• Three to five years' experience in national or major-market television news.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field.
• Strong writing skills preferred.
• Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements.
• Detail-oriented with strong news judgment.

Responsibilities

• Pitch story ideas for NewsNation segments and packages.
• Research production topics using the Internet, archives, and other sources.
• Gather elements: video, stills, and user-generated content.
• Make graphics requests when needed.
• Write editorial copy for on-air and online.
• Assist in preparing and executing live correspondent hits or guest segments.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Strong writing skills

Graphic/video elements

Story pitching

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in journalism

Job description

NewsNation Associate Producer, Elizabeth Vargas Reports (New York) NewsNation is looking for an Associate Producer to join the team of Elizabeth Vargas Reports. This role involves contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and assisting in building engaging live segments and packages based on a wide range of topics ranging from political news to domestic news to international news. The position is based at the network's offices in New York.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Pitches story ideas
• Research production topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources
• Gathers elements: video, stills, user generated content
• Makes graphics requests when needed
• Writes editorial copy
• Assist in preparing and executing live correspondent hits or guest's segments Perform other tasks as assigned by show leaders or news management

Requirements & Skills:

• Three to five years' experience in national or major-market television news
• BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field
• Strong writing skills preferred
• Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements
• Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people
• Interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff
• Detail-oriented Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
• Exhibit strong news judgment Handle stress, including short deadlines
• Work at a computer for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays

Salary Range: $65,000 - $74,000 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.