NewsNation Segment Producer, MIA

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company matching

Job summary

NewsNation is seeking a Segment Producer for Morning in America in Chicago. You will contribute story ideas, assemble elements, and craft engaging live segments across a range of topics, working closely with the Executive Producer, Senior Producers, and Line Producers.

Based at the network headquarters in Chicago, you will produce live guest segments, update stories, and assist in the control room as needed, while maintaining strong news judgment and collaboration with the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience producing for national news programs or top 10 market newsrooms.
• Strong news judgment and ability to make quick, sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Produce live guest segments and correspondent hits for Morning in America.
• Collaborate with correspondents to create compelling, accurate live hits and updates.
• Locate elements (video, graphics, lower thirds) and load into the rundown quickly and accurately.
• Write, organize, and produce scripts including teases, VO readers, Q&As, and packages.
• Keep leadership apprised of story developments.
• Assist in the control room if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Politics & government coverage

News judgment

Creative thinking

Mentoring staff

Team collaboration

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Excellent communication

Adaptability

ENPS proficiency

Video editing (Premiere)

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Tools

ENPS

Adobe Premiere

Job description

NewsNation Segment Producer, Morning in America (Chicago)

NewsNation is looking for a Segment Producer to join the team for its weekday flagship morning broadcast, Morning in America. This role involves contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting engaging live segments on a wide range of topics. The Segment Producer collaborates closely with the Executive Producer, Senior Producers, and Line Producers to ensure accurate and compelling broadcasts. The position is based at the network headquarters in Chicago.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produce live guest segments and correspondent hits for Morning in America.
• Collaborate closely with NewsNation correspondents to produce compelling and accurate live hits and update with new details throughout the show.
• Locate 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 teases, VO readers, longer form Q&As, and tracked packages.
• Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories.
• Assist in the control room if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer and Senior Producer or network leadership.

Requirements & Skills:

• Experience producing for a national news program or producing newscasts in a top 10 market.
• Experience covering politics and government.
• Strong news judgment.
• 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 Proficiency with Adobe Premiere or another video editing software preferred.
• Flexibility to work different shifts.

Salary Range:

$80,000 - 95,000

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 401k 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.