Lifestyle Show Producer
About The Position
Nexstar Media Inc.’s Portland, Oregon, operation – KRCW/Portland’s CW and KOIN-TV – is looking for a Lifestyle Show Producer for its hour-long weekday lifestyle show Everyday Northwest. This role involves overseeing daily operations, booking guests, and producing content both in the studio and on location. The producer will work closely with the show anchor and staff to create an entertaining and locally relevant show that features segments and profiles of life in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting local businesses within the Portland-Vancouver-Salem DMA and beyond. Responsibilities include writing, editing, client interaction, and assisting at station events, as assigned by the Director of Sales or General Manager. This is an opportunity for a producer who is willing to take risks, explore new storytelling methods, and foster a fun atmosphere. Ideal candidates have experience producing a live, daily lifestyle show or as an associate producer on a daily newscast.
Requirements
- Software: ENPS (preferred), Adobe Creative Cloud, Premiere and Photoshop, Bit Central.
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Deadline driven and works well under pressure.
- Creative thinker who isn’t afraid to try new ideas.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Minimum on year experience in news or live show production.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Nice To Haves
- ENPS experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Line produce and booth the daily, hour-long lifestyle show
- Create rundown
- Write and approve scripts
- Create and insert graphics
- Communicate changes to anchor and director
- Help concept segments and features
- Schedule and book guests
- Work with Anchor/host on interviews and on-location segments
- Balance feature content to create compelling shows
- Edit video
- Interact with viewers and users on social media
- Work with sales department, Sales manager, and General Manager to plan weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual sales-related segments and programs
- Attend sales calls with key clients when presenting segment and program ideas
- Collaborate with Creative Services Director and Digital Director to expand reach and branding of show
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
