Nexstar Media Group Inc.
NewsNation Senior Producer, Weekend Dayside (Chicago)
Nexstar Media Group Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
NewsNation seeks a Senior Producer to join the show team for a new weekend dayside program. The senior producer will play a key role helping to devise the editorial and booking strategy and coordinate show production for the program. Candidates should have strong editorial judgement and be comfortable managing a control room. The position is based at the network's headquarters in Chicago.
Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.Duties & Responsibilities:Assists executive producer and anchor in setting show’s editorial directionPitches story ideas and makes guest booking suggestionsHelp build rundowns for regular programming as well as breaking news and special programmingCoordinates the team: line producers, associate producers, writers, editors and other staffCopy edits scripts and contentServes as a senior leader in the control roomManage editorial relationships and collaboration with other teamsHelps implement training and best practices for show teamProvides ongoing mentoring and support to members of the show teamActs as Executive Producer in his/her absencePerforms special projects and other duties as assigned by network managementRequirements & Skills:Five to ten more years of editorial experience in a fast-paced environment for a national news program (broadcast, cable or digital)Line producing and segment producing experience a plusMust be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of peopleMust be detail-orientedMust have strong organizational skillsMust have excellent writing and copy-editing skillsMust have considerable line producing experienceSegment producing and package producing experience are also helpfulMust be able to handle high pressure and high intensity situations with poise and maturityMust be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays#LI-Onsite
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Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.Duties & Responsibilities:Assists executive producer and anchor in setting show’s editorial directionPitches story ideas and makes guest booking suggestionsHelp build rundowns for regular programming as well as breaking news and special programmingCoordinates the team: line producers, associate producers, writers, editors and other staffCopy edits scripts and contentServes as a senior leader in the control roomManage editorial relationships and collaboration with other teamsHelps implement training and best practices for show teamProvides ongoing mentoring and support to members of the show teamActs as Executive Producer in his/her absencePerforms special projects and other duties as assigned by network managementRequirements & Skills:Five to ten more years of editorial experience in a fast-paced environment for a national news program (broadcast, cable or digital)Line producing and segment producing experience a plusMust be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of peopleMust be detail-orientedMust have strong organizational skillsMust have excellent writing and copy-editing skillsMust have considerable line producing experienceSegment producing and package producing experience are also helpfulMust be able to handle high pressure and high intensity situations with poise and maturityMust be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays#LI-Onsite
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