NewsNation Line Producer, On Balance (New York)

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company seeks a Line Producer for its primetime program in New York. The role involves managing the show's rundown, coordinating with production teams, and ensuring quality in broadcasting. Candidates should have experience in national news production and a strong background in journalism.

Benefits

Medical insurance with multiple plan options

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching contributions

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience producing for a national news program or top 10 market.
• Ability to adapt, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create show's rundown and manage workflow for production team.
• Write scripts, facilitate in-show graphics, and time newscast live.
• Coordinate with staff and troubleshoot during live broadcasts.

Skills

Collaboration

News Judgement

Creative Thinking

Communication

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Tools

ENPS

Job description

NewsNation is looking for a Line Producer to join the primetime program On Balance. The line producer plays a lead role in managing creation of the show's rundown and facilitates the production process from the daily pitch meeting to the execution of the live show in the control room collaborating with editorial and production staff throughout the day. The position is based at the network's offices in New York.

Duties & Responsibilities

·Works with the Executive Producer and Senior Producer to create the show's rundown and manage workflow for a team which includes segment producers, writers, and associate producers

·Works with director and production crew on technical aspects of broadcast

·Writes scripts including but not limited to opens, and teases

·Facilitates creation of in-show graphics and story titles

·Works with executive producer and senior producer to copy edit show

·Times newscast in the control room during live broadcast

·Coordinates with assignment desk and control room staff being proactive about troubleshooting problems and responding to breaking news

·Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

· Experience producing for a national news program or producing newscasts in a top 10 market

· Experience covering politics and government

· Strong news judgement

· Quick decision maker and creative thinker

· Effective coach and mentor to staff of all experience levels

· Collaborative team player who advocates for their show but find ways to elevate network reporting

· Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

· Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

· Proficiency with ENPS

· Flexibility to work different shifts

Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000

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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