Associate Producer

Nexstar Media Group

Chicago, IL, US
$60k - $70k annualized ph
On-site
Fast-paced newsroom environment
Collaborate with reporters on scripts
Write and edit content for newscasts
This role works closely with Producers, Directors, Anchors, Reporters, and Digital teams to stack, write, and edit video for daily newscasts and local programming

Job Summary

  • This role works closely with Producers, Directors, Anchors, Reporters, and Digital teams to stack, write, and edit video for daily newscasts and local programming.
  • You’ll play a key role in shaping our storytelling, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strong visual presentation under deadline pressure.
  • 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, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

Matching Summary

This role works closely with Producers, Directors, Anchors, Reporters, and Digital teams to stack, write, and edit video for daily newscasts and local programming.

Salary

$60K - $70K Annualized

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fast-paced newsroom environment
  • Collaborate with reporters on scripts
  • Write and edit content for newscasts
  • Strong visual presentation under deadline
  • Ethical journalism practices

Nice-to-have

  • Team-first mindset
  • Value feedback and collaboration
  • News doesn't stop on weekends

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of three (3) years of newsroom experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/Film, or equivalent experience
  • Ability to work under deadline pressure
  • Flexibility to work weekends and varied shifts

Work Rights

Not specified

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