Producer I, News

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Amarillo, Texas, is looking for a News Producer to create engaging daily newscasts. This role involves producing content across platforms, editing video, and interacting with viewers on social media.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field and have at least two years of experience in news operations. Excellent communication skills and a strong ability to meet deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations.
• Proficiency with computers and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.
• Writes and orders news stories.
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts.
• Edits video and writes stories for eMedia platforms.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Flexibility to work any shift

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.

Responsibilities

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
• Writes and orders news stories
• Approves scripts
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
• Edits video
• Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations (Depending on market size)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift