Producer

ROLE: Daily production of a quality news product as defined by the FOX 5/KUSI brands. Accuracy, excellence in production techniques, writing, story treatment, relevance to the audience, and ability to generate engagement and ratings across multiple platforms. RESPONSIBILITIES: Produce and booth assigned newscast and shape overall coverage Produce or contribute content to digital platforms either CTV streaming app, website or social Write news stories, teases and headlines Collaborate with team of anchors, reporters, writers, editors, digital team to ensure production of accurate, updated and engaging news content across all platforms Attend editorial meetings and pitch/vet story ideas Stay informed on current affairs Assist reporters and managers with logistics and proofreading scripts Plan future segments and book day turn newsmakers as content dictates Maintain strong, professional social media presence and use it to find and promote content Additional duties as necessary EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired. Minimum 3 years relevant line producing experience in working TV newsroom. REQUIREMENTS/JOB SKILLS: Must be able to work well under extreme pressure and deadlines Must have solid news judgment Must be a consistent and solid story and tease writer Must show initiative and have ability to act decisively and independently Must interact positively and productively with others and take feedback Must be a leader in a strong team environment Must have strong organizational and time management skills and be detail-oriented Must be technically nimble to take advantage of newsroom resources Must be flexible with schedule and fill-in different shifts, weekends, holidays as needed May produce additional cut-ins, special reports or breaking news as needed Starting at $28/hr commensurate with experience and skill level. #LI-Onsite SCAM ALERT: Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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.