Content Producer News

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

WPHL-TV is seeking a creative Content Producer to join its News department. The role produces daily newscasts, determines the order in which stories are presented, writes teases and other content, times broadcasts, and posts news content across media platforms. The producer works with newsroom management and production staff to develop rundowns, coordinate workflow, contribute to editorial decisions, and ensure broadcasts are accurate and run cleanly. The role also responds to breaking news, creates useful web stories, edits video, and helps train less-experienced staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least two years of experience working in news.
• Ability to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, and production and engineering staff.
• Fluency in English, with strong spelling and grammar.
• Excellent verbal, written, grammar, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in non-linear editing.
• Ability to multitask and work in demanding, high-pressure situations.
• Ability to execute under tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Maintain a professional work appearance and conduct.

Responsibilities

• Select stories that are of greatest interest to news viewers.
• Work with news management and other producers to create show rundowns and manage workflow for producers, photographer/editors, and other team members.
• Contribute to the newsroom's overall editorial process.
• Determine broadcast story order and balance news and feature content to create compelling newscasts.
• Assist with executing strategic and brand initiatives.
• Coordinate with staff and control room personnel to ensure newscasts run cleanly; troubleshoot problems and respond to breaking news.
• Time broadcasts and ensure they are clean and correct on air.
• Cover breaking news with a sense of urgency.
• Help train less-experienced newsroom staff.
• Assign reporters and photographers as needed.
• Fill in for producers of other newscasts as needed, including in emergency situations.
• Check video formats to ensure video will play on air.
• Ensure station compliance with applicable FCC rules and regulations and local, state, and federal laws.
• Write informative, detailed web stories with links and additional useful information for viewers.
• Edit video using non-linear editing programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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