NewsNation New York Bureau/Field Producer (New York)_

NewsNation New York Bureau/Field Producer (New York)The primary role of the bureau/field producer is to coordinate and facilitate newsgathering and production of stories across platforms for News Nation. The producer oversees the production of a story: working with the correspondent and photographer to set up interviews, gather video, collect information, and write stories. The producer is the liaison between the field team and the national assignment desk. The position requires travel to stories including breaking news and enterprise story shoots.Primary Duties:+ Work with correspondent to determine news of day, pitch stories across platforms, conduct research, develop sources, arrange interviews and shoots+ Producer must also be able to scout locations and secure permission for shoots and or live shots+ Experience and comfort as a multimedia journalist to serve as a second camera on shoots or break off and gather additional elements+ Producer should be able to log video and interviews quickly and accurately+ Producer should be able to write and craft draft scripts+ Serves as the point-person and liaison with the newsroom so the reporter can focus on gathering, writing and storytelling+ Works with the reporter on enterprise and future stories+ Develops and maintains contacts and relations in bureau city+ Ability to assist with booking travel+ Perform other duties as assigned by managementQualifications:+ Five or more years working in broadcast or digital news in a role that includes: writing, research, experience in the field+ Strong editorial judgement+ Ability to work well with others+ Multimedia/digital journalism skills: shooting, non-linear editing, file transfer (Latakoo)+ Knowledge of the New York, the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.+ Requirements:+ Job is based in New York+ Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed+ Ability to travel for work, often with no prior notice+ BA/BS degree in journalism preferred, or equivalent work experience+ Strong communication skills+ This Position requires drivingSalary Range - $55,000 – 95,000#LI-Onsite+ 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 across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.