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Nexstar Media Group

The Hill News Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Overview The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking a News Producer to assist with the production of political breaking news, news shows, long and short-form video content focused on politics and culture. The producer will write and produce for all Hill platforms, as well as edit, help develop content and serve as backup line producer in the control room or podcast suites as needed.

Responsibilities

Pitch and assist in daily editorial and in developing new political news content

Write and produce breaking news in a timely manner for YouTube, Streaming, Broadcast and Digital

Serve as a backup control room producer for live programming as needed

Create thumbnails and write headline titles and descriptions for YouTube as needed

Edit news hits or interview clips as needed

Assist in writing and producing live special political coverage for Streaming, Broadcast, YouTube and Digital

Produce shows, podcasts and news hits via the control room, OBS or Steam Yard

Stay current on YouTube platform developments, trends, and training

Perform other duties as assigned by news management

Requirements & Skills

Must have significant experience producing for broadcast and digital in national newsroom or top market

Strong news judgement

Understanding of official Washington and national politics

Excellent broadcast and digital writing skills

ENPS or INEWS experience preferred

Editing and Thumbnail experience preferred

Quick decision maker and creative thinker

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Must also be capable of interacting positively and productively with other employees all while understanding you are leading by example

Knowledge and familiarity with newsroom technologies including Adobe Premiere, photoshop, OBS and Stream Yard (preferred but not mandatory)

Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Flexibility to work different shifts

Salary Salary Range: $61,000 - $63,000 commensurate with experience

Benefits Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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