News Producer (NE) Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Chicago

Overview

WGN Radio is seeking a News Producer with a flexible schedule to produce audio news stories and potentially anchor audio newscasts for WGN Radio and other stations.

Base pay range: $23.00/hr - $27.00/hr

Benefits: Our benefits package for part-time non-union employees includes a 401(k) with company matching contributions, and any leave/sick options required per state.

Responsibilities

• Aggressively seek out and present news stories and other content for all platforms
• Ensure the newscasts and news reports follow NewsNation guidelines and standards
• Write and deliver news stories in a clear and concise manner
• Assist in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content
• Act as a reporter as assigned
• Anchor newscasts as needed
• Conduct interviews with newsmakers and reporters
• Manage and coordinate available live feeds
• Communicate to news and programming staff about developing and breaking news
• Write content for the website and other eMedia platforms
• Establish and build relationships with affiliate markets
• Be involved in daily editorial meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Must have experience writing for broadcast news
• Fluent in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of national current events, history, newsmakers and issues
• Detail oriented and organized
• Able to recognize slant/bias and keep it out of newscasts
• Able to accept feedback, frequent reviews of writing
• Work well with a team inside a 24-hour newsroom (not a remote position)
• Understand listeners’ and stations’ needs and expectations
• Meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift including early mornings, weekends, overnights, and holidays
• We’re looking for someone who believes in the mission of unbiased news and wants to help grow it to the next level

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution