Nexstar Media Group is hiring: Producer, Executive in St. Louis

Overview

Fox 2 News is looking for a dynamic, driven Evening Executive Producer who thrives in a fast-paced news environment and is passionate about mentoring and storytelling. This role is ideal for someone who can lead with urgency during breaking news while fostering growth and creativity among producers and reporters.

What We're Looking For

• A strong editorial leader with a passion for local news and impactful storytelling
• A mentor who enjoys coaching producers and reporters to elevate their craft
• A strategic thinker who can manage content across platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of four years as a line producer; prior Executive Producer experience strongly preferred
• Availability for a typical nightside, Monday-Friday schedule, with flexibility as news demands

Key Responsibilities

• Guide editorial decisions during breaking news and daily coverage
• Coach and develop producers to build compelling, viewer-focused newscasts
• Review rundowns and scripts for editorial strength, grammar, and formatting
• Collaborate with reporters and assignment desk to coordinate story coverage
• Edit and refine digital content for accuracy and engagement
• Support long-term project planning and execution
• Participate in weekend on-call manager rotation
• Identify opportunities to amplify broadcast content across digital and social platforms
• Partner with News Director and Digital EP to drive cross-platform content strategies