NewsNation - Associate Producer - Elizabeth Vargas Presents

Nexstar Media Group•Ny, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

NewsNation is seeking an Associate Producer to join the Elizabeth Vargas Reports team in New York. The role contributes story ideas, researches production topics, gathers visual and other editorial elements, and helps build engaging live segments and packages across political, domestic, and international news. The Associate Producer also assists with live correspondent hits and guest segments and performs other tasks as assigned by show leaders or news management.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

Pitch story ideas.
Research production topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources.
Gather elements, including video, stills, and user-generated content.
Make graphics requests when needed.
Write editorial copy.
Assist in preparing and executing live correspondent hits or guest segments.
Perform other tasks as assigned by show leaders or news management.