Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

News Producer

Broadcast JournalismConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeIndianapolis, IN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Write solid, active, and compelling news copy.
Build strong newscasts using informed news judgment and showcasing techniques.
Strategize newscast building based on knowledge of the audience, ratings, and area history.
Adjust newscasts quickly to accommodate breaking news.
Coordinate with the digital team to contribute content to other platforms.
Meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Have a bachelor's degree in Journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Be flexible to work any shift.

Responsibilities

Perform newscast producer duties and special projects as assigned related to news content across all media platforms.
Line produce live newscasts as needed.
Incorporate digital content and social media to engage viewers.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrate proven strong performance in breaking news and severe weather situations.
Be a solid writer who can use sound, video, and graphic elements to craft compelling newscasts from start to finish.

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

The Producer performs newscast producer duties as well as special projects as assigned as it pertains to news content across all media platforms and line produces as needed on live newscast.

WXIN(Fox59)/WTTV(CBS4) in the Indianapolis, Indiana market is looking for a newscast producer with the skills and instinct to craft energetic and dynamic newscasts. The ideal candidate has proven strong performance in breaking news and severe weather situations. He or she will be a solid writer who takes all sound, video, and graphic elements and crafts them into compelling newscasts from start to finish. The candidate will recognize the importance of contributing and incorporating digital content and social media to engage viewers.

Requirements & Skills

Write solid, active & compelling news copy
Build strong newscasts using informed news judgment combined with showcasing techniques
Strategize newscast building based on knowledge of our audience, ratings and history of the area
Ability to quickly adjust newscasts to accommodate breaking news
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Coordinate with the digital team to contribute content to other platforms
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Flexible 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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