News Producer

Nexstar Media Group

Champaign, IL, United States
$16 to $16.50 ph; benefits: medical, dental, visio...
Onsite
Produces daily newscast items
Writes teases and other content
Edits video
The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website

Job Summary

  • The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.
  • Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms, writes and orders news stories, and approves scripts.
  • Our comprehensive benefits package 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.

Matching Summary

The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.

Salary

$16 to $16.50 per hour; Benefits: medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, life insurance; Bonus/Equity: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • produces daily newscast items
  • writes teases and other content
  • edits video
  • posts video to website
  • balances news and feature content
  • interacts with viewers on social media

Nice-to-have

  • compelling broadcasts
  • other eMedia platforms

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field
  • Minimum two years’ experience in news operations
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Flexibility to work any shift

Work Rights

Not specified

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