Producer I, News

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Producer in Knoxville to assemble daily newscasts, decide story order, write teases, and time programs. You will edit video, post content online, and interact with viewers across platforms while meeting tight deadlines.

The role requires at least a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related experience, strong English communication, and the ability to multitask across platforms and shifts.

Qualifications

• 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 office equipment (computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines).
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

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.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Meet deadlines

Multitask effectively

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

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.

• 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