Nexstar Media Group Inc.
Newscast Producer
Nexstar Media Group Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for a News Producer who brings creativity and innovative thinking to the role. The Producer will be responsible for newscasts airing on the newly formed duopoly in the Washington, DC Market #8 DMA. The Producer will work with newsroom leadership, anchors, production team and field crews to create strong and well-paced newscasts. Candidate must have a proven track record that demonstrates ownership and appropriate showcasing of big story coverage, breaking news and weather.
Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.Washington, DC is the center for the nation’s politics, but the market offers so much more. The city is home to some of the best museums in the country, from the Smithsonian to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the National Archives. You will find year-round theaters with live shows, concerts, street festivals and more. DC is also home to professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey and sports teams. There are National Parks and bike trails throughout. DC also offers an amazing food scene. More than 20 restaurants received Michelin stars in 2021 alone. DC is a great place to live, and a fantastic place to grow your career in a major market.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• 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 shiftReports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of eventsArranges interviews with people who can provide information about storiesReviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelinesReviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and detailsDetermines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordinglyResearches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate informationGathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functionsPitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local communityReceives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideasDiscusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positionsChecks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant factsRevises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirementsShoots and edits news events and news reportsProduces and presents reports for all platformsEnsures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production qualityWrites stories for the web and other eMedia platformsInteracts with viewers/users on social media sitesPerforms special projects and other duties as assigned
***EOE/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled****DC News Now is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $30-$35 (hourly).Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.#LI-Onsite – for jobs that require employees to work at the office
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Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.Washington, DC is the center for the nation’s politics, but the market offers so much more. The city is home to some of the best museums in the country, from the Smithsonian to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the National Archives. You will find year-round theaters with live shows, concerts, street festivals and more. DC is also home to professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey and sports teams. There are National Parks and bike trails throughout. DC also offers an amazing food scene. More than 20 restaurants received Michelin stars in 2021 alone. DC is a great place to live, and a fantastic place to grow your career in a major market.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• 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 shiftReports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of eventsArranges interviews with people who can provide information about storiesReviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelinesReviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and detailsDetermines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordinglyResearches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate informationGathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functionsPitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local communityReceives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideasDiscusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positionsChecks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant factsRevises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirementsShoots and edits news events and news reportsProduces and presents reports for all platformsEnsures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production qualityWrites stories for the web and other eMedia platformsInteracts with viewers/users on social media sitesPerforms special projects and other duties as assigned
***EOE/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled****DC News Now is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $30-$35 (hourly).Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.#LI-Onsite – for jobs that require employees to work at the office
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