News Producer Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Jackson

Overview

News Producer role at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order of stories, writes teases and content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily newscasts for broadcast across television, digital and social platforms
• Write and approve scripts, and order news stories
• Balance news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
• Edit video for broadcast and digital platforms
• Write, edit, and post stories to the station website and other eMedia platforms
• Help edit, identify, and program content daily for WJTV+
• Collaborate with anchors, reporters, and production staff to deliver impactful storytelling
• Interact 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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution