Louisiana First News in Baton Rouge is looking for a motivated, creative, and detail-oriented News Producer to join our growing team. Whether you’re an experienced producer ready to take the next step in your career or an entry-level journalist eager to learn and grow, this is your chance to be part of a newsroom that values storytelling, innovation, and community connection.
At Louisiana First News, we put Louisiana first — covering stories that impact our viewers, from breaking news and politics to weather, culture, and community events. Our producers play a key role in shaping how we inform and engage Baton Rouge and beyond.
What You’ll Do:
- Produce engaging, visually compelling newscasts that connect with viewers on air and online
- Collaborate with anchors, reporters, and photographers to craft clear and impactful storytelling
- Make fast, smart editorial decisions during breaking news situations
- Write and edit scripts with accuracy and creativity
- Use graphics, video, and live elements to enhance viewer engagement
- Contribute story ideas and participate in editorial meetings
- Learn from and collaborate with experienced newsroom leaders who will help you grow your producing skills
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and perform under pressure
- Newsroom experience is a plus — but we’re willing to train the right candidate who has the passion and drive to succeed
- Familiarity with ENPS, iNews, or similar newsroom software is helpful
Top Skills
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.
