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Producer, News

Nexstar Media Group

Multiple U.S. locationsFull-time$17–21/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17–21/hr
Location
Multiple U.S. locations
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

WTEN-TV, the ABC affiliate in Albany, is hiring a full-time News Producer to produce daily newscast items, shape story order, write content, time programs, edit video, and post video online. The role also includes producing broadcasts across platforms, writing website stories, and interacting with viewers on social media. Candidates need a journalism degree or equivalent education and experience, English fluency, and at least two years of news operations experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

News ProductionStory WritingScript ApprovalVideo EditingWebsite WritingSocial Media EngagementEnglish FluencyCommunicationComputer ProficiencyOffice EquipmentDeadline ManagementPrioritizationMultitaskingShift Flexibility

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Journalism or Related Field or Equivalent2+ Years News Operations Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

NY, Albany

Full time

REQ-43456

WTEN-TV, the ABC Affiliate in Albany, New York is hiring a full-time News Producer. 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

Benefits:

Hourly range: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

We offer a competitive salary as well as health, dental and vision plan, 401K and many other benefits.

All employees must first contact their current manager before applying for an Internal position.

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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