News Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.Rock Island, IL
$16 - $18Onsite

About The Position

The Stations of Our Quad Cities (WHBF - CBS, CW & KLJB - FOX) are seeking a News Producer. This role produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website. The producer is responsible for producing newscasts for broadcast across all platforms, writing and ordering news stories, approving scripts, and balancing news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts. Additionally, the producer will edit video, write stories for the website and other eMedia platforms, and interact with viewers and users on social media sites. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, 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 (Depending on market size)
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Flexibility to work any shift

Responsibilities

  • Produces daily newscast items
  • Decides the order in which stories will be told
  • Writes teases and other content
  • Times news programs
  • Edits video
  • Posts video to the website
  • Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
  • Writes and orders news stories
  • Approves scripts
  • Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
  • Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
  • Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

Benefits

  • medical (with multiple plan options)
  • dental
  • vision insurance
  • paid time off
  • a 401(k) with company matching contributions
  • life insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
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