NewsNation - Segment Producer - Weekend Mornings

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is seeking a Segment Producer for its weekend morning program in New York. The role requires crafting engaging live segments and collaborating with the production team. Ideal candidates should have experience in national news production and excellent communication skills.

The position offers a salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, covering medical, dental, vision insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience producing for a national news program.
• Experience covering politics and government.
• Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Pitch stories and segment ideas regularly.
• Research topics using various information sources.
• Write, organize, and produce scripts for shows.

Skills

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

Strong news judgement

Effective coach and mentor

Proficiency with ENPS

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Job description

## NewsNation - Segment Producer - Weekend MorningsApplylocations: NY, New Yorktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-41888NewsNation is looking for a Segment Producer to join the team for its weekend morning 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 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 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**: $75,000 to 90,000 (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.