Nexstar Broadcasting is hiring: Producer, broadcast and streaming in Bakersfield

CA, Bakersfield

Full time

REQ-42901

The Producer for broadcast and streaming splits their time between producing our legacy daily newscast and producing on our emerging streaming platform.

The person who gets this job will be devoted to enthusiastically building our streaming channel by creating multiple shows per week.

Collegiality: Recognizes and practices teamwork and cooperation as a core value.

Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms

Writes and orders news stories

Approves scripts

Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts

Edits video

Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms

Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

Performs 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 grammar

Complete understanding of current events and news.

Complete understanding and compliance with journalism ethics

Ability to work under deadline pressure

Excellent 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

Flexibility to work any shift

Salary: $18.25 to $19.25 per hour

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.