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News Producer

Nexstar Media Group

Chicopee, MAFull-time$43K/yrSeen 6mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$43K/yr
Location
Chicopee, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The News Producer creates daily newscast items for broadcast and digital platforms, determines story order, writes teases and other content, times programs, edits video, and posts video online. The role also involves approving scripts, balancing news and feature content, writing for eMedia platforms, and interacting with viewers on social media. Candidates need a journalism-related degree or equivalent experience, English fluency, and at least two years of news operations experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

News ProductionStory WritingScript ApprovalVideo EditingSocial Media EngagementEnglish FluencyCommunicationComputer ProficiencyOffice Equipment ProficiencyDeadline ManagementPrioritizationMultitaskingShift Flexibility

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Journalism or Related Field or EquivalentFluent English2 Years News Operations Experience

Full job description

MA, Chicopee

Full time

REQ-40922

The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.

  • 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 (Depending on market size)

  • 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

  • Annual Salary $43,000

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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. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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