What are the responsibilities and job description for the Producer I, News position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
The News Producer produces daily newscasts, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases, edits scripts, builds graphics and times news programs.
- Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
- Writes and edits news stories to create compelling broadcasts
- Approves scripts
- Generates story ideas
- Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum two years’ experience in news operations (Depending on market size)
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work any shift
