Newscast Producer

Nexstar Media Group

Raleigh, NC, United States
Strong news judgment
Prioritize breaking news and weather
Focus on details
Produce a newscast that stands out as the best in the market by showcasing multiple stories with a focus on details

Job Summary

  • Produce a newscast that stands out as the best in the market by showcasing multiple stories with a focus on details.
  • Collaborate with staff, directors, and anchors to create compelling and memorable newscasts with clear, concise, conversational writing.
  • Demonstrate strong initiative, attention to detail, and journalistic ethics while handling breaking news and last-minute changes.

Matching Summary

Produce a newscast that stands out as the best in the market by showcasing multiple stories with a focus on details.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strong news judgment
  • prioritize breaking news and weather
  • focus on details
  • write compelling headlines and teases
  • maintain working knowledge of current events
  • collaborate with staff to build graphics
  • work with directors and anchors
  • clear, concise, conversational writing skills
  • excellent communication skills
  • demonstrate solid news judgment
  • maintain strong journalistic ethics
  • strong initiative and attention to detail
  • research and brainstorm story ideas
  • knowledge of newsroom software
  • ability to meet tight deadlines
  • work well under pressure
  • edit video and audio
  • handle and adjust to last-minute changes
  • make quick, accurate decisions

Nice-to-have

  • experienced, ambitious, and creative
  • showcase multiple stories
  • positive work environment
  • guide others to get desired outcome
  • training and mentoring less experienced staff

Key Requirements

  • Minimum two years’ experience in news operations
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency with computers and newsroom software like ENPS
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Flexibility to work any shift

Work Rights

Not specified

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