Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

News Producer

Broadcast JournalismConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBismarck, ND, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Fluency in English.
At least two years of experience in news operations, depending on market size.
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

Produce daily newscasts with both serious and light content for broadcast across all platforms.
Decide the order in which stories will be told and write news stories, headlines, opens, teases, and other content.
Time news programs and help coordinate coverage.
Approve scripts.
Balance news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts.
Edit video.
Write stories for the website and other eMedia platforms.
Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.
Perform other duties as assigned.

KX News is looking for a News Producer to produce a dynamic news show, with both serious and light content.

It will be fun, exciting and always different.

The News Producer produces daily newscasts, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes headlines, opens, teases and other content, times news programs, and helps coordinate coverage.

Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
Writes and orders news stories
Approves scripts
Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
Edits video
Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Minimum two years’ experience in news operations (Depending on market size)
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Flexibility to work any shift

About the Company

Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Nexstar operates the largest portfolio of local TV stations in the United States, owning 197 stations that air in many markets and are affiliated with major networks. It earns revenue from selling advertising time and from retransmission fees paid by cable and satellite providers that carry its signals. Beyond traditional TV, it owns digital media properties and runs NewsNation, as well as The Hill, expanding its reach online. Its goal is to provide broad access to news and entertainment across local markets while growing its digital footprint and maintaining steady revenue from advertising and distribution fees.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Irving, TX
Founded: 1996

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