Prime Segment Producer, Chicago — Dynamic Storyteller

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NewsNation is seeking a Segment Producer for the Chicago-based PRIME weekend primetime newscast. You will collaborate with show producers to craft scripts, visuals, and guests, while pitching story ideas and coordinating elements for on-air segments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in national/major-market news, strong writing, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. This is an onsite Chicago role with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in national or major-market news organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism or related field.
• Strong news judgment and editorial sensibilities.
• Excellent broadcast newswriting skills.
• Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements.
• Self-directed, team-oriented, and able to work under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Pitch stories daily and identify top-tier guests and segments.
• Write, organize, and produce scripts and elements for show and interview segments.
• Monitor latest news and locate images, sound, and information across platforms.
• Find reliable guests quickly during breaking news situations.
• Work with executive producer and senior producers or network leadership as needed.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Story pitching

Script writing

Graphic and video elements

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Social platforms research

Job description

NewsNation is seeking a Segment Producer for the Chicago-based PRIME weekend primetime newscast. You will collaborate with show producers to craft scripts, visuals, and guests, while pitching story ideas and coordinating elements for on-air segments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in national/major-market news, strong writing, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. This is an onsite Chicago role with a comprehensive benefits package.