Managing Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • East Syracuse, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WSYR-TV Newschannel 9, the Nexstar ABC television affiliate in Syracuse, NY, is seeking a Managing Producer to help lead its winning news team. The market leader in beautiful Central New York is expanding its operation, launching an all-new television streaming platform. The Managing Producer plays a pivotal role in the mission to grow a news audience on all platforms, including broadcast, digital, OTT, and social.

Requirements

• Strong news judgment and high journalistic integrity.
• Strong awareness of news and current events.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and make sound editorial decisions in real-time.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness & ability to take action to learn, improve, and grow.
• Professional savvy and collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues and members of the public.
• Work well under pressure ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes with aplomb.
• Low-to-zero call/approach reluctance ability to confidently engage with viewers, officials, those affected by stories, and others to cultivate story leads and information.
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience required to succeed in the role.
• Flexibility to work any shift, as coverage needs demand staffing changes.
• Mastery of AP writing style to edit and author digital, social, and on-air content.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Valid driver’s license required for hire.
• A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media, Creative Writing, English, or a related field.
• Strong non-linear video editing skills and familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software.
• Familiarity with ENPS rundown and story management system.
• Knowledge of and confidence with OBS.

Responsibilities

• Coach and teach teammates to grow in confidence and capability.
• Use informed news judgment, showcasing techniques, and news research to lead the team in building newscasts and streams which serve the needs and meet the preferences of local viewers.
• Quickly adjust newscasts and streams to accommodate breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Edit and author strong copy with correct grammar, punctuation, editorial style, and formatting to meet the requirements of each on-air, digital, and social distribution platform.
• Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity, timeliness, and production quality.
• Cooperate and communicate clearly, directly, and regularly with news & production teammates and other station departments.
• Organize and delegate to ensure booking of timely live interview guests for morning programs.
• Line produces when necessary.

What This Job Offers

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