Producer I, News

Nexstar Media Group; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group in Wichita Falls, TX is seeking a News Producer to assemble daily newscast items, decide story order, write teases, and time broadcasts for all platforms.

The role requires a journalism degree or equivalent, fluency in English, strong written and spoken communication, and at least two years of news operations experience. You will edit video, post content online, and engage with viewers on social media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations (depending on market size).
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily newscast items for multiple platforms.
• Decide the order of stories and write teases.
• Time news programs and edit video.
• Post video and stories to the website and eMedia platforms.
• Interact with viewers on social media and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent written and spoken comms

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Social media engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Office equipment

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