Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc
NewsNation Now Weekend Segment Producer (New York)
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc, New York, NY
NewsNation is looking for a Segment Producer to join the network's weekend dayside program NewsNation Now. The Segment Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting stories and segments on a variety of topics ranging from domestic to international news. The Segment Producer works with the Executive Producer, Senior Producer, Line Producer to help accurately and truthfully relay stories and make them part of engaging and insightful broadcasts. The position is based at the network's studios in New York.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Research topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources
Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories
Write clear, compelling and strong editorial copy
Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts.
Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories
Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer and Senior Producer or network leadership
Requirements & Skills:
Five or more years' experience in national or major-market news
Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field.
Must exhibit strong news judgment and editorial sensibilities
Strong broadcast newswriting skills are required
Must be able to create dynamic graphic and video elements
Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people
Must interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff
Should be able to handle stress, including short deadlines
Should be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time
Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays
Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000
Duties & Responsibilities:
Research topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources
Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories
Write clear, compelling and strong editorial copy
Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts.
Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories
Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer and Senior Producer or network leadership
Requirements & Skills:
Five or more years' experience in national or major-market news
Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field.
Must exhibit strong news judgment and editorial sensibilities
Strong broadcast newswriting skills are required
Must be able to create dynamic graphic and video elements
Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people
Must interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff
Should be able to handle stress, including short deadlines
Should be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time
Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays
Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000