Want to help decide what New Mexico talks about tomorrow?
KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque is looking for a creative, curious News Producer who knows how to identify the stories that matter, build a strong newscast, and deliver information viewers can trust.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Produces and executes newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
Writes, selects and orders news stories to create compelling, well-paced newscasts
Writes and approves scripts for accuracy, clarity, grammar and journalistic standards
Exercises strong editorial judgment in determining story placement, emphasis and coverage
Balances breaking news, daily news and feature content to create engaging broadcasts
Responds quickly to breaking news and adjusts rundowns and content as stories develop
Coordinates with anchors, reporters, photographers, editors and newsroom leadership throughout the production process
Communicates clearly with the production team before and during live newscasts
Times newscasts and makes real-time adjustments to ensure programs end on time
Identifies opportunities for live coverage, reporter involvement, graphics, video and other production elements
Edits video and other content as needed
Ensures content meets company standards for journalistic integrity, accuracy and production quality
Writes and publishes stories for the station’s website and other digital platforms
Interacts with viewers and users through social media platforms
Contributes story ideas and participates in editorial discussions and newsroom planning
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
Journalism degree, 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
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Flexibility to work any shift
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Skills Required
- Journalism degree, related degree, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Minimum two years of experience in news operations
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work any shift
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.
