NewsNation - Segment Producer -On Balance (New York)

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.New York, NY
Onsite

About The Position

NewsNation is seeking a Segment Producer for its nightly program On Balance w/ Leland Vittert. This role involves contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting engaging live segments and packages on a variety of topics including political, domestic, and international news. The Segment Producer will collaborate with the Executive Producer, Senior Producers, and Line Producer to ensure accurate and compelling broadcasts. The position is based in New York.

Requirements

  • Experience producing for a national news program or producing newscasts in a top 10 market
  • Experience covering politics and government
  • Strong news judgement
  • Quick decision maker and creative thinker
  • Effective coach and mentor to staff of all experience levels
  • Collaborative team player who advocates for their show but find ways to elevate network reporting
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Proficiency with ENPS
  • Flexibility to work different shifts

Responsibilities

  • Pitch stories and segment ideas regularly
  • Research topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources
  • Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories
  • Write, organize, and produce scripts and elements for show and interview segments or packages
  • Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts
  • Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories
  • Assist in the control room if needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer and Senior Producer or network leadership

Benefits

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