NewsNation Segment/Line Producer, NewsNation Live (Chicago)
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Chicago, IL, United States
NewsNation is looking for a segment/line producer to work on a daily news program. The Segment Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting stories and segments on a variety of topics ranging from domestic to international news. This person also serves as a line producer in the control room as needed. The position is based in the network’s Chicago offices.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Pitch stories and segments
Identify top-tier guests and segments that help NewsNation stand out
Write, organize, and produce scripts and elements for show and interview segments
Serve as a backup line producer by helping manage show rundowns, coordinating with control room staff, and overseeing the technical execution of the broadcast as needed, including calmly manage rundown shifts and editorial direction during rolling breaking news coverage
Monitor the latest news and locate people, images, and sound editorial information via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Dataminr, YouTube, and other platforms
Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer, Senior Producers, or network leadership
Skills & Experience:
Five or more years' experience in national or major-market news
Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in journalism or a related field
Candidates must have excellent organizational skills, be effective communicators, be detail-oriented, be solid broadcast writers, and work well under deadline pressure
Strong writing skills required
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead in a live control room environment.
Ability to create dynamic graphics and video elements
Must be self-directing, self-motivating, and able to work well with a diverse group of people
Interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital, and engineering staff
Excellent verbal, written, grammar, and analytical skills
Exhibit strong news judgment
Handle stress, including short deadlines
Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings, and weekends/holidays
Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 (commensurate with experience)
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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Duties & Responsibilities:
Pitch stories and segments
Identify top-tier guests and segments that help NewsNation stand out
Write, organize, and produce scripts and elements for show and interview segments
Serve as a backup line producer by helping manage show rundowns, coordinating with control room staff, and overseeing the technical execution of the broadcast as needed, including calmly manage rundown shifts and editorial direction during rolling breaking news coverage
Monitor the latest news and locate people, images, and sound editorial information via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Dataminr, YouTube, and other platforms
Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer, Senior Producers, or network leadership
Skills & Experience:
Five or more years' experience in national or major-market news
Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in journalism or a related field
Candidates must have excellent organizational skills, be effective communicators, be detail-oriented, be solid broadcast writers, and work well under deadline pressure
Strong writing skills required
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead in a live control room environment.
Ability to create dynamic graphics and video elements
Must be self-directing, self-motivating, and able to work well with a diverse group of people
Interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital, and engineering staff
Excellent verbal, written, grammar, and analytical skills
Exhibit strong news judgment
Handle stress, including short deadlines
Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings, and weekends/holidays
Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 (commensurate with experience)
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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