Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a skilled News Producer to help deliver accurate, engaging local and national news content across its FOX 5/KUSI brands.

You will produce and booth assigned newscasts, craft stories and headlines, and collaborate with anchors, reporters and editors to ensure top-quality coverage. The role requires a Bachelor's in Journalism, at least 3 years in a working newsroom, and the ability to work under pressure, with strong news judgment and leadership within a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of line producing experience in a working newsroom.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and deadlines.
• Solid news judgment.
• Willingness to lead in a strong team.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Technical nimbleness with newsroom resources.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Produce and booth assigned newscast and shape overall coverage
• Write news stories, teases and headlines
• Collaborate with team of anchors, reporters, writers and editors to ensure production of accurate, updated and engaging news content
• Attend editorial meetings and pitch/vet story ideas
• Stay informed on current affairs
• Assist reporters and managers with logistics and proofreading scripts
• Plan future segments and book day turn newsmakers as content dictates
• Assist with designing and creating graphics for stories
• Contribute to CTV content, news specials and the website
• Maintain strong, professional social media presence and use it to find and promote content
• Additional duties as necessary

Skills

News writing

Story pitching

Deadline-driven

Editorial collaboration

Leadership

Attention to detail

Social media presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Job description

Daily production of a quality news product as defined by the FOX 5/KUSI brands. Accuracy, excellence in production techniques, writing, story treatment, relevance to the viewing audience, and ability to generate ratings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce and booth assigned newscast and shape overall coverage
• Write news stories, teases and headlines
• Collaborate with team of anchors, reporters, writers and editors to ensure production of accurate, updated and engaging news content
• Attend editorial meetings and pitch/vet story ideas
• Stay informed on current affairs
• Assist reporters and managers with logistics and proofreading scripts
• Plan future segments and book day turn newsmakers as content dictates
• Assist with designing and creating graphics for stories
• Contribute to CTV content, news specials and the website
• Maintain strong, professional social media presence and use it to find and promote content
• Additional duties as necessary

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field is desired. Minimum 3 years relevant line producing experience in working newsroom.

REQUIREMENTS/JOB SKILLS:

• Must be able to work well under extreme pressure and deadlines
• Must have solid news judgment
• Must be a consistent and solid story and tease writer
• Must show initiative and have ability to act decisively and independently
• Must interact positively and productively with others and take feedback
• Must be a leader in a strong team environment
• Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented
• Must be technically nimble to take advantage of newsroom resources
• Must be flexible with schedule and fill-in different shifts, weekends, holidays as needed
• May produce additional cut-ins, special reports or breaking news as needed

Compensation – Starting at $29/hr commensurate with experience and skill level #LI-Onsite

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America," popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.