News Producer Job at Nexstar Broadcasting in Bismarck

News Producer

KX News is looking for a News Producer to produce a dynamic news show, with both serious and light content. It will be fun, exciting and always different. The News Producer produces daily newscasts, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes headlines, opens, teases and other content, times news programs, and helps coordinate coverage.

Responsibilities include:

• Producing newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
• Writing and ordering news stories
• Approving scripts
• Balancing news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
• Editing video
• Writing stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
• Interacting with viewers and users on social media sites
• Performing 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 English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations (Depending on market size)
• 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