Newsnation Segment/line Producer, Newsnation Live (chicago)

Chesapeake Media LLC

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Base: $60,000 - $80,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Onsite
Five or more years national news experience
Excellent broadcast writing skills
Live control room management ability
The Segment Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting stories on domestic and international topics

Job Summary

  • The Segment Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting stories on domestic and international topics.
  • This role serves as a backup line producer in the control room to manage show rundowns and oversee technical execution during breaking news.
  • Candidates must have excellent organizational skills, strong news judgment, and the ability to interact with diverse staff including on-air talent and engineers.

Matching Summary

The Segment Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting stories on domestic and international topics.

Salary

Base: $60,000 - $80,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Five or more years national news experience
  • Excellent broadcast writing skills
  • Live control room management ability

Nice-to-have

  • Self-directed and self-motivating attitude
  • Dynamic graphics and video creation
  • Ability to work under deadline pressure

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
  • 5+ years experience in national or major-market news
  • Ability to work assigned shifts including overnights and weekends

Work Rights

Not specified

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