NewsNation Segment Producer Part-Time / Relief (New York, NY)

Nexstar Media Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a part-time Segment Producer to contribute story ideas and craft segments. The producer will work with a team to deliver engaging broadcasts, requiring strong news judgment and broadcast writing skills. This role supports both domestic and international news coverage.

Benefits

401(k) with company matching contributions

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Five or more years’ experience in national or major-market news.
• Strong editorial sensibilities.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Research topics using various sources.
• Write clear and compelling editorial copy.
• Assist in preparing and executing live newscasts.

Skills

Strong news judgment

Broadcast Newswriting Skills

Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements

Self-directing and self-motivating

Ability to handle stress

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Job description

NewsNation is looking for a part-time segment producer position. The Segment Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting stories and segments on a variety of topics ranging from domestic to international news. The Segment Producer works with the Executive Producer, Senior Producer, Line Producer to help accurately and truthfully relay stories and make them part of engaging and insightful broadcasts. The producer works various hours on assigned programs as needed. The position is hourly and is based at the network's studios in New York.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Research topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources

Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories

Write clear, compelling and strong editorial copy

Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts.

Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories

Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer and Senior Producer or network leadership

Requirements & Skills:

Five or more years’ experience in national or major-market news

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field.

Must exhibit strong news judgment and editorial sensibilities

Strong Broadcast Newswriting Skills Are Required

Must be able to create dynamic graphic and video elements

Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people

Must interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff

Should be able to handle stress, including short deadlines

Should be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time

Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays

Salary Range: $35-45 per hour based upon experience

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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.