NewsNation Now Weekend Segment Producer (New York)
Nexstar Media Group
NewsNation is looking for a Segment Producer to join the network's weekend dayside program NewsNation Now. The Segment Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting stories and segments on a variety of topics ranging from domestic to international news. The Segment Producer works with the Executive Producer, Senior Producer, Line Producer to help accurately and truthfully relay stories and make them part of engaging and insightful broadcasts. The position is based at the network's studios in New York.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Research topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources
Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories
Write clear, compelling and strong editorial copy
Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts.
Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories
Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer and Senior Producer or network leadership
Requirements & Skills:
Five or more years’ experience in national or major-market news
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field.
Must exhibit strong news judgment and editorial sensibilities
Strong broadcast newswriting skills are required
Must be able to create dynamic graphic and video elements
Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people
Must interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff
Should be able to handle stress, including short deadlines
Should be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time
Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays
Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000
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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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