NewsNation Live Weekends Segment Producer

Nexstar Media Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group in Chicago is seeking a Segment Producer for NewsNation Live Weekend. You will build engaging live segments and packages across political, domestic, and international topics from the Chicago base.

Responsibilities include pitching stories, producing live guest segments, coordinating with correspondents, and crafting scripts while updating the rundown in real time. Flexibility for on-call shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field.
• 2–10 years of national or major-market TV news experience.
• Video editing and graphics creation experience.
• Familiarity with ENPS or INews.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Pitch story ideas for weekend NewsNation Live.
• Produce live guest segments and correspondent hits.
• Collaborate with NewsNation correspondents to produce live hits and updates.
• Locate and create elements (video, graphics, lower thirds) for segments and load into rundown.
• Write, organize, and produce scripts (anchors intros, guest segments, teases, reporter hits).
• Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer informed of story developments.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by show leaders or news management.

Skills

News judgment

Multitasking

Proactive mindset

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Tools

ENPS/INews

Job description

Segment Producer, NewsNation Live Weekend (Chicago)

NewsNation is looking for a Segment Producer to join the team of the weekend edition of NewsNation Live based in Chicago. This role involves contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and 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 anchors intros, guest segments, teases, reporter hits
• Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories
• Perform other tasks as assigned by show leaders or news management

Requirements & Skills

• 2-10 years of 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

$70,000-80,000 (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 protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

#LI-Onsite 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. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.