Producer, News

Nexstar Media Group; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group in New Haven, CT is seeking a News Producer to craft daily newscasts, decide story order, and write teases for multiple platforms. You will approve scripts, balance content, and contribute to editorial meetings while meeting tight deadlines and managing multiple tasks.

Flexibility to work various shifts and strong English communication are required. The role involves collaborating with reporters and editors to deliver engaging, accurate broadcasts with timely graphics,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations.
• Proficiency with office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize assignments.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across 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 skills

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

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 newscastsContribute 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