Producer, News

Nexstar Media; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media in New Haven, CT seeks a News Producer to craft daily newscasts, decide story order, write and teases, and time programs for multiple platforms.

You will produce for broadcast across platforms, approve scripts, balance news and features, and contribute to editorial meetings. Strong English, newsroom experience, and deadline-driven work style are essential. The role requires adaptability to shifting deadlines and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.
• Writes and orders news stories.
• Approves scripts.
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts.
• Makes graphics for newscasts.
• Contribute to editorial meetings to assign content.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes stories and teases, and times news programs.

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
• Writes and orders news stories
• Approves scripts
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
• Makes graphics for newscasts
• Contribute to editorial meetings to assign content
• 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
• 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