Producer, News

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Augusta, GA seeks a News Producer to craft daily newscasts, determine story order, write teases, time broadcasts, and edit video for broadcast and digital platforms.

You will post video online, engage with viewers on social media, and approve scripts while balancing news and feature content for compelling broadcasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with strong written and oral communication.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations (depends on market size).
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Produces daily newscast items and decides story order.
• Writes teases and other content for broadcasts.
• Times news programs and edits video for on-air and digital platforms.
• Posts video to the website and interacts with viewers on social media.
• Approves scripts and balances news with feature content.

Skills

English fluency

Excellent communication

Deadline management

Multi-tasking

News operations experience

Office equipment proficiency

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

## Producer, NewsApplylocations: GA, Augustatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-42223The 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 assignedRequirements & 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### About Us**Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.*****EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.***