News Producer
Nexstar Media Group, Roanoke, VA, United States
WFXR is looking for its next morning news producer. As our station continues to grow our viewership and impact in the Roanoke/Lynchburg DMA month after month, our next news producer will play a critical role in building that momentum.
The ideal candidate will join a team that prides itself on working well together, supporting one another, and upholding professionalism and high journalistic standards. Our newsroom is a great environment for experienced journalists and those looking to start their journeys. Our next producer will work with our management team, reporters, anchors, and fellow producers to create urgent, relevant, accurate newscasts day in and day out.
With many decades of combined experience across our newsroom team and a broad array of backgrounds, personalities, and points of view, the ideal candidate will be well positioned to learn, grow, and evolve alongside each of us.
Responsibilities
Produce newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
Source, research, write, and proofread news stories
Approve scripts written by teammates
Work closely with managers, anchors, reporters, fellow producers, sports, and weather staff to create dynamic daily newscasts
Join the team in participating in community-focused activities and events
Other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience
Fluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and written
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Commitment to working professionally, respectfully, and constructively with teammates, managers, department heads, and corporate personnel
Flexibility to work any shift, including overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed
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The ideal candidate will join a team that prides itself on working well together, supporting one another, and upholding professionalism and high journalistic standards. Our newsroom is a great environment for experienced journalists and those looking to start their journeys. Our next producer will work with our management team, reporters, anchors, and fellow producers to create urgent, relevant, accurate newscasts day in and day out.
With many decades of combined experience across our newsroom team and a broad array of backgrounds, personalities, and points of view, the ideal candidate will be well positioned to learn, grow, and evolve alongside each of us.
Responsibilities
Produce newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
Source, research, write, and proofread news stories
Approve scripts written by teammates
Work closely with managers, anchors, reporters, fellow producers, sports, and weather staff to create dynamic daily newscasts
Join the team in participating in community-focused activities and events
Other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience
Fluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and written
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Commitment to working professionally, respectfully, and constructively with teammates, managers, department heads, and corporate personnel
Flexibility to work any shift, including overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed
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