Writer/Producer

Lensa; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Writer/Producer for their San Francisco station to produce engaging newscasts and handle live updates. The role includes video editing, news writing, and collaboration with journalists, making it ideal for skilled professionals in the broadcasting field.

Qualifications

• Prior experience producing a compelling newscast.
• Experience with newsroom systems and desktop editing software.
• College degree or equivalent in journalism/communications or broadcasting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Line produce a one-hour newscast when needed.
• Write news stories and teases.
• Edit video for stories and teases.

Skills

Video editing

News writing

Communication

Education

Degree in Journalism

Tools

Adobe Premiere

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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Nexstar Broadcasting, is seeking professionals in San Francisco, CA. Apply via Lensa today!

Nexstar Media Inc. station, KRON4, the San Francisco Bay Area's Local News Station, is looking for an Evening Newscast Producer. We are looking for a producer who knows how to showcase the big story and can quickly adjust for breaking news. This position will line produce, edit videos and create some newscast graphics. The Writer/Producer will work out of our San Francisco studio on The Embarcadero.

KRON4 News does more news than any other station in the Bay Area. We produce 13.5 hours of news on weekdays, and 9 hours over the weekend.

This will be a full-time, non-union, non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Line produce a one-hour newscast in ENPS when needed
• Write news stories and teases.
• Edit video for stories and teases using Adobe Premiere
• Create/order newscast graphics.
• Time newscast in the control room and adjust as needed for breaking news
• Communicate with reporters, assignment desk, anchors and managers
• Management reserves the discretion to add or modify job duties as required
• Shift may include nights and weekends
  
  

Requirements & Skills

• Prior experience producing a compelling newscast
• Experience with newsroom systems and desktop editing software
• Demonstrated ability to work with writers, reporters and assignment desk editors
• College degree or equivalent in journalism/communications or broadcasting preferred
  
  

Compensation: $32.00/HR to commensurate with experience and skill level

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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