NewsNation Live Weekends Segment Producer
About The Position
NewsNation is seeking a Segment Producer for the weekend edition of NewsNation Live, based in the network’s Chicago offices. The producer contributes story ideas, compiles elements, and builds engaging live segments and packages on political, domestic, and international news. The role produces live guest segments and correspondent hits, collaborates with correspondents to create accurate and compelling coverage, and updates segments with new details throughout the show. The producer also selects and creates supporting elements, loads them into the rundown, writes and organizes scripts, and keeps show leadership informed of story developments.
Requirements
- 2–10 years of experience in national or major-market television news preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Knowledge and experience editing video and creating graphics.
- Excellent verbal, written, grammar, and analytical skills.
- Excellent knowledge of current events and politics.
- Be a self-starter who proactively seeks tasks and opportunities for growth.
- Strong news judgment.
- Ability to handle multiple projects or assignments with attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative work environment.
- Ability to handle stress, including short deadlines.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to work flexible assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of ENPS or iNews preferred.
Responsibilities
- Pitch story ideas.
- Produce live guest segments and correspondent hits.
- Collaborate with NewsNation correspondents to produce compelling and accurate live hits and update them with new details throughout the show.
- Locate and create effective elements for guest segments and live correspondent hits, including video, graphics, and lower thirds, and load them into the rundown quickly and accurately.
- Write, organize, and produce scripts, including anchor introductions, guest segments, teases, and reporter hits.
- Keep the Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of story developments.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by show leaders or news management.
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
- Additional benefits
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Job Type
Full-time
