Producer I, News
Nexstar Media Group•Knoxville, TN
About The Position
The News Producer produces daily newscast items and determines the order in which stories are presented. The role includes writing teases and other content, timing news programs, editing video, and posting video to the website. The producer creates newscasts for broadcast across all platforms and writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms. The position also involves approving scripts, balancing news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts, and interacting with viewers and users on social media sites. Other duties may be 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 oral and written communication skills.
- 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
- Produce newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.
- Write and order news stories.
- Approve scripts.
- Balance news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts.
- Edit video.
- Write stories for the website and other eMedia platforms.
- Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
