NewsNation Segment Producer, PRIME (Chicago)
About The Position
NewsNation is seeking a Segment Producer for its flagship weekend primetime newscast, NewsNation Prime. The role works with show producers to develop and produce guest and interview segments, including writing scripts, gathering visual elements, and requesting graphics. The Segment Producer also pitches story and guest ideas and contributes to the program’s coverage of daily and breaking news, long-form investigations, deep dives, and conversations with leaders and lawmakers. The show also features Pulse of America bookings, speaking with people across the country about what they are seeing and facing and highlighting under-told stories. The position is based in NewsNation’s Chicago office. Candidates should be organized, communicative, detail-oriented broadcast writers who can work effectively under deadline pressure and help tell stories in a dynamic, visually forward way.
Requirements
- Five or more years of experience in national or major-market news.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in journalism or a related field.
- Strong news judgment and editorial sensibilities.
- Strong broadcast newswriting skills.
- Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements.
- Self-directing and self-motivating, with the ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
- Ability to interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital, and engineering staff.
- Ability to handle stress, including short deadlines.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings, weekends, and holidays.
- Flexibility to adjust schedules and assignments as network needs evolve.
Responsibilities
- Pitch stories daily.
- Identify top-tier guests and segments that help NewsNation stand out.
- Write, organize, and produce scripts and elements for show and interview segments.
- Monitor the latest news and locate people, images, and sound editorial information through Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Dataminr, YouTube, and other platforms.
- Find reliable guests and witnesses quickly during breaking news situations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Producer, Senior Producer, or network leadership.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with multiple plan options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Paid parental leave
- Life insurance
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Job Type
Full-time
