Associate Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Dayton, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas; writing stories; organizing them within an energetic and memorable newscast or digital content for the web. Assists in writing and production of broadcast or on-line publication. Contributes to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations. Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices. Writes, produces and edits material that appeals to target audiences. Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute
• Understand brand building directives
• Interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production, digital and engineering staff
• Detail oriented
• Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
• Ability to develop strong news judgment
• Possess journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
• Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
• Ability to meet quality standards for service & evaluate customer satisfaction

Responsibilities

• Contributing story ideas
• Writing stories
• Organizing stories within an energetic and memorable newscast or digital content for the web
• Assisting in writing and production of broadcast or on-line publication
• Contributing to the editorial process and making solid decisions in breaking news situations
• Executing strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices
• Writing, producing, and editing material that appeals to target audiences
• Researching production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level