Prime Segment Producer: Dynamic News Writer & Storyteller

Nexstar Media Group Inc.

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

NewsNation in Chicago is seeking a Segment Producer for the weekend primetime newscast. You will write guest segments, craft scripts, assemble visual elements, and coordinate graphics requests with show producers.

The role requires strong newsroom discipline, excellent writing, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. You will identify guests, pitch ideas, and support breaking news and in-depth investigations from our Chicago office.

Qualifications

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 with a diverse group.

Responsibilities

Pitch stories daily.
Identify top-tier guests and segments that help NewsNation stand out.
Write, organize, and produce scripts and elements for show and interview segments.
Monitor the latest news and locate people, images, and sound editorial information via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Dataminr, YouTube, and other platforms.
Find reliable guests/witnesses quickly during breaking news situations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Producer and Senior Producer or network leadership.