Producer/Writer _ Fulltime

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates KTLA and seeks an experienced Morning News producer/writer to craft compelling, informative segments for our morning broadcasts in Los Angeles.

You will write, edit and select stories that engage viewers with a mix of breaking news, talkers, sports and Southern California features. Collaborating with directors, segment producers, reporters and the desk, you will plan daily editorial content, order graphics, and ensure a polished on-air product.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Three years of TV producing and newswriting experience preferred in a medium to large market.
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and ENPS (a plus).
• Strong organizational and communication skills needed.
• Positive attitude; ability to work under pressure, take and give feedback and creativity are essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce, write and edit news content for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Select and prioritize stories that provide a mix of breaking news, talkers, sports and Southern California relevance.
• Coordinate with segment and entertainment producers for special segments, including pitching ideas and execution.
• Order creative graphics with associate producers to enhance the broadcast.
• Collaborate with Director, TD and production team to use the set effectively.
• Work with Executive Producers, Senior Producers, Segment Producers, Reporters and the Assignment Desk to generate content.
• Desktop editing skills required (Adobe Premiere).
• Participate in daily editorial meetings/calls and planning.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

TV production

Newswriting

Story coordination

Editorial planning

Communication skills

Creativity

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere

ENPS

Job description

Fulltime Producer/Writer KTLA is seeking an experienced Morning News producer/writer to work on our #1 rated newscasts. We are looking for someone who will be dynamic in producing compelling, informative, and engaging newscasts that our viewers have come to love and expect each morning for over three decades. The KTLA Morning News is about chemistry and connecting with our loyal audience.

Responsibilities:

• To produce, write and edit news content for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Select and prioritize stories that provide our viewers with a mix of breaking news, talkers, sports and stories relevant to Southern California.
• Coordinate with segment and entertainment producers for special segments, including pitching ideas and helping to execute.
• Work with associate producers to order creative graphics to enhance the broadcast.
• Work with the Director, TD and production team to fully utilize our amazing set (various standing positions, video and graphic placement, lighting, etc).
• Work closely with Executive Producers, Senior Producers, Segment Producers, Reporters and the Assignment Desk to generate content.
• Desktop editing skills required (Adobe Premiere).
• Participate in daily editorial meetings/calls and planning.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Three years of TV producing and newswriting experience preferred in a medium to large market.
• Candidates must demonstrate a passion for news. This includes keeping up on current events; updating stories with new information; and following social media daily.
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and ENPS (a plus).
• Strong organizational and communication skills needed.
• Positive attitude; ability to work under pressure, take and give feedback and creativity are essential.

Compensation - $35/hr+ commensurate with skills and experience

KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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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.