This position is responsible for most of the day-to-day in-show scheduling and producing for our 3-hour lifestyle show, Unscripted. This position will work with the Manager/EP for general planning of content and client campaigns and then translate that to our in-show format and rundowns.
This position requires an early-morning schedule to prepare each day's show. The candidate must be organized with both guest/client scheduling and show graphics and guest information. The Lifestyle Producer frequently works with members of the sales team, as well as a wide range of people outside the station.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Contact and book local guests that showcase everything the Ozarks has to offer
- Maintain show calendar
- Determine the order in which segments and guests are scheduled in broadcasts
- Communicate best practices effectively and professionally with the show’s team
- Work alongside sales representatives regarding sponsored content
- Work with production team on recording schedules and show management
- Time broadcasts and ensure they are clean and correct on air
- Clip show segments for posting to station’s website & show’s social media
- Build relationships with guests, clients, community members, and show contributors
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Someone creative, adaptable and able to communicate well.
- Work both independently as well as with direction/assistance from the department manager.
- Able to work with a wide range of personalities, guests and clients.
- Handle all phases of pre-show and show planning.
- Plan and work ahead on multiple shows at the same time.
- Maintain and update our show calendar.
- Must have a basic understanding of video editing systems.
- Must have a solid understanding of the TV studio production process, in both live and recorded formats.
- Must be able to work quickly and change direction with show content on the fly.
Bonuses
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge of OBS (Open Broadcaster Software)
- Experience in Akta/Anvato
- Experience in Trello
- Skills in editing, graphic design, & animation
- Comfortability in front of the camera (not mandatory)
Skills Required
- Creative, adaptable, and able to communicate effectively
- Ability to work independently and follow direction or assistance from a department manager
- Ability to work with diverse personalities, guests, and clients
- Experience handling pre-show and show planning
- Ability to plan and work ahead on multiple shows simultaneously
- Ability to maintain and update a show calendar
- Basic understanding of video editing systems
- Solid understanding of live and recorded television studio production processes
- Ability to work quickly and change show content direction on the fly
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge of OBS Open Broadcaster Software
- Experience with Akta or Anvato
- Experience with Trello
- Editing, graphic design, and animation skills
- Comfort appearing in front of the camera
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented as comprehensive, covering medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and an Employee Assistance Program. Disability and life insurance are also available, with optional protections like accident and critical illness coverage noted.
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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.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
