NewsNation Associate Producer, Katie Pavlich Tonight (Washington, DC or New York, NY)

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

13d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

NewsNation is looking for hardworking, creative, and proactive associate producers to work on a daily show on the network. The NewsNation Associate Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, writing stories and segments, compiling elements to support those stories, and organizing them within an energetic and memorable way for the respective broadcasts. The position is based at the network's offices in Washington, DC or New York, NY.

Requirements

• Three to five year's experience in national or major-market television news
• BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field
• Strong writing skills required
• Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements
• Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people
• Interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
• Exhibit strong news judgment
• Handle stress, including short deadlines
• Work at a computer for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays

Responsibilities

• Pitches story ideas
• Researches production topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources
• Gathers elements: video, stills, user generated content
• Makes graphics requests when needed
• Writes editorial copy
• Assist in preparing and executing live correspondent hits or guests segments
• Fill-in as newscast line producer when assigned
• Perform other tasks as assigned by show leaders or news management

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees