NewsNation Associate Producer, NNL Weekends (Chicago)

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 66.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NewsNation is looking for an Associate Producer to join the weekend edition of NewsNation Live based in Chicago. This role involves contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and assisting in building engaging live segments and packages based on a wide range of topics from political news to domestic and international news.

Duties include pitching story ideas, producing live guest segments and hits, coordinating with correspondents, and loading video, graphics, lower thirds, and scripts into

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Experience editing video and creating graphics
• Knowledge of ENPS or INews
• Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects with attention to detail

Responsabilidades

• Pitch story ideas
• Produce live guest segments and correspondent hits
• Collaborate with NewsNation correspondents to produce live hits and update with new details
• Create strongest possible elements for guest segments and live hits, including video, graphics, lower thirds
• Write, organize, and produce scripts, including VO readers, teases, and anchor intros
• Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of story developments
• Perform other tasks as assigned by show leaders or news management

Conocimientos

Newsroom experience

Story pitching

Video editing

Graphic creation

News judgment

Educación

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Herramientas

ENPS

INews

Descripción del empleo

NewsNation Associate Producer, NewsNation Live Weekend (Chicago) NewsNation is looking for an Associate Producer to join the team of the weekend edition of NewsNation Live based in Chicago. 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 Chicago.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Pitch story ideas Produce live guest segments and correspondent hits Collaborate closely with NewsNation correspondents to produce compelling and accurate live hits and update with new details throughout the show Locate and create strongest possible elements to be used in guest segments and live correspondent hits - including video, graphics, lower thirds - and load them into the rundown quickly and accurately Write, organize, and produce scripts, including but not limited to VO readers, teases, and anchor intros Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories Perform other tasks as assigned by show leaders or news management

Requirements & Skills:

Experience in national or major-market television news preferred Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience Knowledge and experience editing video and creating graphics Knowledge of ENPS or INews preferred Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills Excellent knowledge of current events and politics Commitment to being a self-starter who proactively seeks out tasks and opportunities for growth Exhibit strong news judgment Must have the ability to handle multiple projects or assignments with attention to detail Must thrive in a collaborative work environment Handle stress, including short deadlines Work at a computer for extended periods of time Must be able to work flexible assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays

Salary Range:

$66,300 – $75,000 (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.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic

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