Part-time News Producer

IN, Fort Wayne

Part time

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WANE 15, the news and weather leader in Fort Wayne, is currently accepting applications for a Part-time News Producer. This position requires weekend morning shifts. They will serve as the fill-in producer or production assistant for vacancies/vacations and voids. Must possess writing and editing abilities or be open to learn.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produces news reports for all platforms.

• Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

• Writes news stories in a clear and concise manner, helps with timing of a newscast

• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating programming and other content.

• Responds to breaking and other urgent newsroom situations as required.

• Operate studio and remote cameras during live broadcasts.

• Set up cameras and related equipment.

• Operate ROSS Xpression for live broadcasts.

Requirements & Skills:

• High school diploma is required. A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience is a plus.

• Fluency in English

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Ability to write story from beginning to end.

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

• Flexibility to work any shift.

• Must pass a background screening to hire

ALL applicants must apply on-line at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar. Please upload resume.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

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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, 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.