Producer (NE)

ROLE: Daily production of a quality news product as defined by the FOX 5/KUSI brands. Accuracy, excellence in production techniques, writing, story treatment, relevance to the viewing audience, and ability to generate ratings.RESPONSIBILITIES:

Produce and booth assigned newscast and shape overall coverage

Write news stories, teases and headlines

Collaborate with team of anchors, reporters, writers and editors to ensure production of accurate, updated and engaging news content

Attend editorial meetings and pitch/vet story ideas

Stay informed on current affairs

Assist reporters and managers with logistics and prooing scripts

Plan future segments and book day turn newsmakers as content dictates

Maintain strong, professional social media presence and use it to find and promote content

Additional duties as necessary

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired.

Minimum 3 years relevant line producing experience in working newsroom.

REQUIREMENTS/JOB SKILLS:

Must be able to work well under extreme pressure and deadlines

Must have solid news judgment

Must be a consistent and solid story and tease writer

Must show initiative and have ability to act decisively and independently

Must interact positively and productively with others and take feedback

Must be a leader in a strong team environment

Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented

Must be technically nimble to take advantage of newsroom resources

Must be flexible with schedule and fill-in different shifts, weekends, holidays as needed

May produce additional cut-ins, special reports or breaking news as needed

Compensation: $28/hr commensurate with experience and skill level#LI-OnsiteSee aboveNexstar 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.