Job Description

The Newscast Producer will author content and lead teammates contributing to the content creation for, production of, and presentation of on-air & live streaming newscasts, live events, and special programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Author strong copy with correct grammar, punctuation, editorial style, and formatting to meet the requirements of each on-air, digital, and social distribution platform
• Use informed news judgment, showcasing techniques, and news research to build newscasts which serve the needs of our local viewers
• Research/gather/analyze information and elements to produce accurate, complete, in-depth, relevant, and fair newscasts for broadcast and digital & social media shows for publication
• Quickly adjust newscasts to accommodate breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity, timeliness, and production quality
• Cooperate and communicate clearly, directly, and regularly with news & production teammates and other station departments
• Produce special projects and other duties as assigned

Required & Preferred Capabilities:

• Strong news judgment and high journalistic integrity
• Strong awareness of news and current events
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and make sound editorial decisions in real-time
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Fluency in English
• Strong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness & ability to take action to learn, improve, and grow
• Professional savvy and collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues and members of the public
• Work well under pressure --- ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes with aplomb
• Low-to-zero call/approach reluctance --- ability to confidently engage with viewers, officials, those affected by stories, and others to cultivate story leads and information
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media, Creative Writing, English, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience accepted
• Flexibility to work any shift

Technical Skills:

• Mastery of AP writing style to author digital, social, and on-air content
• Strong non-linear video editing skills and familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred
• Familiarity with ENPS rundown and story management system preferred
• Familiarity and confidence with Wordpress digital content publishing system preferred
• Mastery of setup, operation, and troubleshooting of Open Broadcast Software (OBS) and/or similar streaming software programs highly desired
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Valid driver’s license required for hire. A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The Newscast Producer must be able to stand, sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and occasionally work outdoors with various weather conditions and indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 199 full power stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets addressing US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Nexstar Media Inc. is the parent company of Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. & Nexstar Digital LLC. Learn more at www.nexstar.tv

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