NewsNation is looking for a segment producer to join the team producing the daily primetime program hosted by Chris Cuomo. The NewsNation Segment Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, writing stories and segments, compiling elements to support those stories, and organizing them within an energetic and memorable broadcast. The segment producer will work with the Executive Producer, Senior Producer, Line Producer and host to create content, and deliver dynamic reporting and information. The position is based at the network's studios in New York City.
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Assists in writing and production of broadcast segments
· Contributes to the editorial process and makes solid decisions in breaking news situations
· Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts.
· Fill in as line producer as needed
· Executes strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices
· Writes, produces and edits material that appeals to target audiences
· Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources
· Perform other tasks as assigned by news management.
Requirements & Skills:
· Five or more years’ experience in national or major-market news
· BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field.
· Strong writing skills required.
· Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements
· Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people.
· Interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff
· Detail-oriented
· Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
· Exhibit strong news judgment
· Handle stress, including short deadlines.
· Work at a computer for extended periods of time.
-Knowledge of ENPS is a strong plus
· Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings, and weekends/holidays
Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000
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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.
