Producer, News

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in New Haven, CT seeks a News Producer to assemble daily newscasts, determine story order, write teases, and time programs for all platforms.

The role requires producing, script approval, and creating graphics, with contributions to editorial meetings and a strong emphasis on balancing hard news with features. Flexibility to work any shift is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient with office equipment and basic tech.
• Willingness to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily newscast items and decide story order.
• Write stories and teases and time broadcasts.
• Approve scripts and balance news with features.
• Create graphics for newscasts.
• Contribute to editorial meetings to assign content.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Deadline-driven

Experience in news operations

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

## Producer, NewsApply: CT, New Haven: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-43261The 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