Executive Producer

IL, Peoria

Full time

REQ-42374

The Executive Producer supervises news content across all media platforms and line produces at least one hour of a live newscast.

• Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web

• Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business and financial objectives

• Manage news room, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations

• Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices

• Responsible for successful marketing of projects and adherence to budget

Requirements & Skills :

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV/film or the equivalent

• At least 5 years’ experience in television or radio broadcast/production

• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff

• Detail oriented

• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills

• Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations

• Utilize state-of-the-art television technology

Pay Range: $40,000-$45,000 salary planBenefits: 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, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.