NewsNation is looking for a Line Producer to join the team for the dayside program NewsNation Now. The line producer plays a lead role in managing creation of the show's rundown and facilitates the production process from the daily pitch meeting to the execution of the live show in the control room collaborating with editorial and production staff throughout the day. The position is based at the network's offices in New York.
Duties & Responsibilities
·Works with the Executive Producer and Senior Producer to create the show's rundown and manage workflow for a team which includes segment producers, writers, and associate producers
·Works with director and production crew on technical aspects of broadcast
·Writes scripts including but not limited to opens, and teases
·Facilitates creation of in-show graphics and story titles
·Works with executive producer and senior producer to copy edit show
·Times newscast in the control room during live broadcast
·Coordinates with assignment desk and control room staff being proactive about troubleshooting problems and responding to breaking news
·Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
· Experience producing for a national news program or producing newscasts in a top 10 market
· Experience covering politics and government
· Strong news judgement
· Quick decision maker and creative thinker
· Effective coach and mentor to staff of all experience levels
· Collaborative team player who advocates for their show but find ways to elevate network reporting
· 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
· Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
· Proficiency with ENPS
· Flexibility to work different shifts
Salary Range: (per experience) $100,000 - $115,000
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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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.
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