NewsNation - Weekend MIA Senior Segment Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

2d • $100,000 - $11,000 • Onsite

About The Position

NewsNation seeks a Senior Segment Producer to join the show team for Weekend Morning in America. The senior segment producer will take the lead in producing the lead blocks of the show and will play a large role in the editorial focus of the show. Candidates should have strong editorial judgement and be comfortable working in a control room setting. The position is based in New York and will require working an overnight schedule on the weekends.

Requirements

• Five to ten more years of editorial experience in a fast-paced environment for a national news program (broadcast, cable or digital)
• Line producing experience a plus
• Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must have excellent writing and copy-editing skills
• Must be able to handle high pressure and high intensity situations with poise and maturity
• Must be able to work in the New York office on assigned shifts, including overnights on weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Produce news-of-day/political segments
• Pitch story ideas and make guest booking suggestions
• Copy edit scripts and content
• Write news headlines
• Serve as a senior leader in the control room, when needed
• Help implement training and best practices for show team
• Provide ongoing mentoring and support to members of the show team
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by network management

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
• Part-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.
• Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees