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News Producer

Nexstar Media Group

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Compensation
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Location
Johnson City, TN
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Nexstar Media Group is hiring a News Producer. Nexstar Media Group is seeking a Superstar News Producer for its dominant CBS/ABC combo serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia communities. The producer will create daily newscasts, write content, time news programs, edit video, and post to the website, contributing to a team that has been a leader in delivering local content for over 70 years.

Key focus areas include Produces newscasts for broadcast and streaming platforms, Writes and approves news stories, and Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Journalism. Important skills include Producing Newscasts, Writing News Stories, Balancing News And Feature Content, Video Editing, Writing Stories For Digital Platforms, and Fact Gathering.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Producing NewscastsWriting News StoriesBalancing News and Feature ContentVideo EditingWriting Stories for Digital PlatformsFact GatheringConfirming StoriesExcellent Communication SkillsOral CommunicationCommunicationMeeting DeadlinesPrioritizing AssignmentsHandling Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Journalism or Related Field or Equivalent ExperienceFluency in EnglishFlexibility to Work Any Shift

Full job description

Dominant CBS/ABC combo serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia communities is looking for a SUPERSTAR News Producer.

Our amazing region is home to the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway, a Hard Rock Hotel and & Casino plus World Class Hiking and Fishing.

Join our team which has been a part of the fabric of our community for more than 70 years and is a LEADER in delivering local content to our viewers.

To learn more about our beautiful area click here- Visit Tri-Cities

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Produces newscasts for broadcast and streaming platforms

  • Writes and approves news stories

  • Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts

  • Edits video

  • Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms

  • Gathers facts and confirms stories

  • 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

  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Flexibility to work any shift

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Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at [email protected].

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 disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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