NewsNation Weekend Segment Producer

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The NewsNation Segment Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting stories and segments on a variety of topics ranging from national affairs, to politics, to international affairs. 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. This position is based in Chicago.
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
Requirements & Skills:
3-5 years experience in national or major-market news
BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field.
Strong writing skills required.
Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements
Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people
Interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff
Detail-oriented
Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
Exhibit strong news judgment
Handle stress, including short deadlines
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
Perform other tasks as assigned by news management
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, including 283,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns Americas largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstars television assets also include NewsNation, Americas fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 75 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Companys portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property with over 120 million monthly unique users as of December 31, 2021. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit ****EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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Posted:
2022-03-01
Expires:
2022-03-31
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