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NewsNation - Segment Producer - NNL Weekend

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

New York, NY, US

Salary

$66,300 - $80,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance

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  • The position involves assisting in a control room during breaking news, pitching story ideas, and producing scripts for newscasts.
  • Candidates should have experience producing for a national news program or in a top 10 market, particularly in politics and government coverage.
  • A bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field is required, along with strong communication skills and the ability to mentor staff.
  • The salary for this role ranges from $66,300 to $80,000, depending on experience.
  • Flexibility to work different shifts and proficiency with ENPS are essential for this collaborative team player role.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the control room breaking news
  • Pitch stories and segment ideas regularly
  • Research topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources.
  • Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories.
  • Write, organize, and produce scripts and elements for show and interview segments or packages.
  • 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.
  • Mentor other staff members.

Requirements & Skills:

  • Flexibility to work different shifts
  • Experience producing for a national news program or producing newscasts in a top 10 market
  • Experience covering politics and government
  • Strong news judgement
  • Quick decision maker and creative thinker
  • Effective coach and mentor to staff of all experience levels
  • Collaborative team player who advocates for their show but find ways to elevate network reporting
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Proficiency with ENPS

 

Salary Range: $66,300 to 80,000 (per experience)

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.   Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.  Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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