Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

News Producer

Broadcast JournalismConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew Haven, CT, 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.
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 newscast items and determine the order in which stories are told.
Write stories and teases, and time news programs.
Produce newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.
Write and order news stories.
Approve scripts.
Balance news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts.
Make graphics for newscasts.
Contribute to editorial meetings to assign content.
Perform other duties as assigned.

The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes stories and teases, and times news programs.

Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
Writes and orders news stories
Approves scripts
Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
Makes graphics for newscasts
Contribute to editorial meetings to assign content
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
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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