NewsNation Associate Producer, NNL Weekends (Chicago)

Nexstar Media Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

NewsNation is seeking an Associate Producer for NewsNation Live Weekend in Chicago. You will pitch, edit and assemble live segments, collaborating with correspondents to deliver engaging, accurate hits and updates on a fast-paced national level.

You will write scripts, organize rundowns, and load strong elements quickly while managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a collaborative newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent.
• Experience editing video and creating graphics.
• Knowledge of ENPS or INews preferred.
• Strong news judgment and current events knowledge.
• Self-starter who proactively seeks tasks and growth.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Collaborative, works well under deadlines and stress.

Responsibilities

• Pitch story ideas for the weekend NewsNation Live edition.
• Produce live guest segments and correspondent hits.
• Collaborate with correspondents to produce live hits and updates.
• Locate and assemble strongest elements—video, graphics, lower thirds.
• Write, organize, and produce scripts including VO, teases, anchors.
• Keep executives informed of story developments.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by show leaders.

Skills

News judgment

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Self-starter

Collaborative

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

ENPS

INews

Video editing

Graphics creation

Job description

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.

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