The Hill Associate News Producer, Breaking News, Original Content
The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking a full-time Associate News Producer to assist with the production of breaking news, long and short form video programming focused on politics and culture. The Associate News Producer will assist in production, research, writing and producing live breaking news, special political news coverage, original Hill shows, and assist the line producer in the control room.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in research, production and writing breaking news in a timely manner for YouTube, Streaming, Broadcast and Digital
- Assist news producers and executive producers on live special political coverage for Streaming, Broadcast, YouTube and Digital
- Pitch and assist in daily editorial and developing new programming
- Create thumbnails and write headline titles and descriptions for YouTube as needed
- Edit news hits or interview clips as needed
- Serve as a control room prompter, and back up assistance for the line producer for live programming as needed
- Stay current on YouTube platform developments, trends, and training
- Perform other duties as assigned by news management
Requirements & Skills:
- Must have experience in broadcasting and digital in national newsrooms or top market
- Strong news judgement
- Understanding of official Washington and national politics
- Experience in broadcast writing skills
- ENPS or INEWS experience preferred
- Editing and Thumbnail experience preferred
- Quick decision maker and creative thinker
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Must also be capable of interacting positively and productively with other employees all while understanding you are leading by example
- Knowledge and familiarity with newsroom technologies including Adobe Premiere, photoshop, OBS (preferred but not mandatory)
- Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work different shifts
Salary Range: $53,000 - $55,000 commensurate with experience
Benefits: 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, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered and was expanded to provide up to six weeks of paid time for eligible employees. Family-support resources are complemented by mental‑health and EAP services.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and standard holidays are provided, with vacation that typically scales with tenure. These programs form part of a conventional large‑employer benefits menu.
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