Newscast Producer Job at Nexstar Media Group in Washington

Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for a News Producer who brings creativity and innovative thinking to the role. The Producer will be responsible for newscasts airing on the newly formed duopoly in the Washington, DC Market #8 DMA. The Producer will work with newsroom leadership, anchors, production team and field crews to create strong and well‑paced newscasts. Candidate must have a proven track record that demonstrates ownership and appropriate showcasing of big story coverage, breaking news and weather.

Washington, DC is the center for the nation’s politics and offers a vibrant cultural and food scene. DC is a great place to live and grow a career in a major market.

Responsibilities

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.
• Writes, orders and approves news stories and scripts.
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts.
• Edits video and 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 related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations.
• 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.

Core Duties

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing background and details of events.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation.
• Researches background information related to news stories.
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers relevant to the local community.
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Shoots and edits news events and news reports.
• Ensures all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DC News Now is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $30–$35 (hourly). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and more.

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