Producer I, News

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Monroe, LA seeks a News Producer to craft daily newscasts, determine story order, and time programs for broadcast across platforms.

The role includes writing teases, editing video, posting content to the website, and engaging with viewers on social media. A journalism degree and at least two years in news operations are required, along with strong communication and deadline skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent education/work experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations (market dependent).
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• 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 engaging 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

English fluency

Communication skills

Deadline-oriented

Shift flexibility

Office equipment proficiency

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