News Producer
Nexstar Media Group•Albuquerque, NM
•Onsite
About The Position
KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque is looking for a creative, curious News Producer who knows how to identify the stories that matter, build a strong newscast, and deliver information viewers can trust. This role involves producing and executing newscasts for broadcast across all platforms, writing and selecting news stories, and ensuring journalistic standards are met.
Requirements
- Journalism degree, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum two years’ experience in news operations
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work any shift
Responsibilities
- Produces and executes newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
- Writes, selects and orders news stories to create compelling, well-paced newscasts
- Writes and approves scripts for accuracy, clarity, grammar and journalistic standards
- Exercises strong editorial judgment in determining story placement, emphasis and coverage
- Balances breaking news, daily news and feature content to create engaging broadcasts
- Responds quickly to breaking news and adjusts rundowns and content as stories develop
- Coordinates with anchors, reporters, photographers, editors and newsroom leadership throughout the production process
- Communicates clearly with the production team before and during live newscasts
- Times newscasts and makes real-time adjustments to ensure programs end on time
- Identifies opportunities for live coverage, reporter involvement, graphics, video and other production elements
- Edits video and other content as needed
- Ensures content meets company standards for journalistic integrity, accuracy and production quality
- Writes and publishes stories for the station’s website and other digital platforms
- Interacts with viewers and users through social media platforms
- Contributes story ideas and participates in editorial discussions and newsroom planning
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
