NewsNation - Associate Producer -On Balance

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•New York, NY

8d•$50,000 - $66,300•Onsite

About The Position

NewsNation is looking for an associate producer to join our producing team for the daily program anchored by Chief Washington Anchor Leland Vittert. The Associate Producer is responsible for contributing ideas, writing stories and segments, compiling elements to support those stories, and organizing them within an energetic and memorable broadcast. We are looking for a detail-oriented creative who is dedicated to knowing news stories from the inside out with a unique eye and ability to highlight fresh and innovative angles and perspective. The position is based at the network's offices in New York.

Requirements

Two or more years of experience in national or major-market 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
Perform other tasks as assigned by news management.