Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in St. Louis is seeking a dynamic News Producer to craft engaging, urgent content for our viewers. The role requires strong teamwork, communication, and editorial judgment to shape compelling rundowns and stories across platforms.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of producing or related experience, a Bachelor’s in Journalism, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining journalistic integrity and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field required.
• 3+ years producing or relevant experience preferred.
• Strong news judgment and journalistic integrity.
• Able to excel under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues.
• Detail oriented with the ability to see big-picture and execute brand initiatives.
• Ability to learn, master, and utilize newsroom technology.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Find and evaluate daily news content for relevance and impact.
• Organize and craft content and rundowns with editorial judgement.
• Manage time and workflow efficiently.
• Win weather and breaking/developing stories.
• Write and copy edit scripts.
• Request and create graphics for stories.
• Collaborate with the news team on story focus and selection.
• Contribute to the daily editorial process.
• Execute strategies to engage audiences across platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

News production

Brand awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Job description

FOX 2 / STL 11 News in St. Louis is searching for a dynamic, creative News Producer who can craft a compelling, engaging content that is urgent and relevant to our viewers. The ideal candidate is a works well in a team setting, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Find and evaluate daily news content for relevance and impact
• Organize and craft content and rundowns using strong editorial and creative judgement
• Effectively and efficiently manage time and workflow
• Use skills to win weather and breaking/developing stories
• Write and copy edit scripts
• Request and create graphics
• Work with news team on story selection and overall focus of content
• Contribute to the daily editorial process
• Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all platforms
• Performs other duties as assigned

Key traits & competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field
• 3+ years producing or relevant work experience preferred
• Strong news judgment and journalistic integrity
• Able to excel under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues
• Detail oriented
• Ability to see big-picture and execute broad strategic and brand initiatives
• Ability to learn, master, and utilize newsroom technology
• Flexibility to work any shift