NewsNation - Segment Producer - NNL Weekend

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

NewsNation in New York seeks a Segment Producer for weekend duties 1–4p, creating engaging live segments and packages from political, domestic, and international news. Collaborate with executive and senior producers to ensure accurate, compelling broadcasts from the New York offices.

You will pitch stories, research topics, write scripts, and help produce live newscasts while mentoring junior staff and adapting to dynamic breaking news situations.

Qualifications

• Experience producing for a national news program or top 10 market newscasts.
• Experience covering politics and government.
• Strong news judgment and quick decision making.
• Ability to mentor staff and work as part of a team.
• Proficiency with ENPS and deadline-driven production.

Responsibilities

• Pitch stories and segment ideas regularly.
• Research topics using the Internet, archives, and other sources.
• Select strongest elements to tell compelling stories.
• Write, organize, and produce scripts for segments and packages.
• Assist in preparing and executing live news broadcasts.
• Keep leadership apprised of story developments.
• Assist in control room breaking news.
• Mentor other staff members.

Skills

News judgement

Decision making

Mentoring

Team player

Communication

Multitasking

ENPS

Shift flexibility

Politics coverage

National news experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

NewsNation is looking for a Segment Producer to join the team for an initial assignment on its weekend NNL 1-4p program. This role involves contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting engaging live segments and packages based on a wide range of topics ranging from political news to domestic news to international news. 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's offices in New York.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Pitch stories and segment ideas regularly
• Research topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources.
• Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories.
• Write, organize, and produce scripts and elements for show and interview segments or packages.
• Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts.
• Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories.
• Assist in the control room breaking news
• Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer and Senior Producer or network leadership.
• Mentor other staff members

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, adjust schedule and assignments as network’s needs evolve

Salary Range

$66,300 to 80,000(per 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.