NewsNation Executive Producer (Washington, DC) Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

NewsNation Executive Producer (Washington, DC)

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NewsNation is looking for an experienced network-level leader to oversee, produce and manage a daily cable news show. You will work in concert with the show’s host and network leadership on the editorial and creative direction of the show. You will manage, direct, and oversee the show team, including senior producers, line producers, segment producers, booking producers, and associate producers in story selection, identifying guests, building the rundown, and executing a clean broadcast. You will also work closely with production to enhance the viewer experience, ensure seamless production, and incorporate best-in-class technology. We are looking for a creative, decisive leader who remains calm under pressure and can lead others to make decisions under deadline pressure. In a competitive media landscape, we seek a dedicated, immersed news leader who can break down information and select compelling storylines that are balanced, informed, and digestible to the broadcast audience. The Executive Producer will lead by example, providing candid, consistent, and solution-oriented feedback to all staff to elevate production quality and enable program innovation. The position is based at the network’s offices in Washington, DC.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with NewsNation Network leadership team on the overall editorial vision for the news program
• Hire and manage newsroom employees working on the program
• Direct the daily editorial decision making and show production to deliver an informative, insightful, and well-rounded program
• Ensure editorial content meets NewsNation standards and practices
• Be attuned to cross-platform strategies to maintain brand consistency across broadcast and digital
• Develop strategies to ensure ratings success
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements & Skills:

• Experience producing for a national news program or producing newscasts in a top 10 market
• Experience covering politics and government
• Strong news judgment
• Quick decision maker and creative thinker
• Effective coach and mentor to staff at all experience levels
• Collaborative team player who advocates for their show while elevating network reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency with ENPS
• Flexibility to work different shifts

Salary Range: $175,000 - $225,000

Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes 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.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution