WGN-TV is searching for a creative, informed, and innovative weekend Supervising Producer for the WGN Morning News. This position plays a critical role in the daily success of the show and requires a collaborative, adaptable journalist with line-producing experience. The right candidate may also serve as an Associate Producer multiple days during the week.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Produce strong, compelling newscasts with a focus on accuracy, pacing, and storytelling.
- Serve as a collaborative team player, working closely with other producers, the digital/web team, field crews, and the Assignment Desk to maximize newsroom resources and reflect the most important news of the day.
- Write clear, captivating news teases and stories; review and edit writers’ scripts while maintaining editorial standards.
- Contribute as an Associate Producer during the week and as needed, serving in a variety of roles including:
- Fill-in line producing
- Booking for weekend or weekday evening shows
- Field producing
- Willingness to work holidays, and non-traditional hours as newsroom coverage demands.
- Demonstrate flexibility by filling in on other shifts, shows, or roles when staffing or breaking news requires.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize competing assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience. Knowledge of the Chicago market is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Desktop editing skills preferred.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Leadership ability, positive attitude, flexibility, and creativity are essential.
- Must be dependable, adaptable, and calm under pressure in breaking news situations.
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Salary Range: 70K to 80K Annualized - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communications or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience.
- Line-producing experience and ability to produce strong, accurate newscasts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Leadership ability, positive attitude, flexibility, and creativity.
- Dependable, adaptable, and calm under pressure in breaking news situations.
- Willingness to work holidays, weekend shifts, and non-traditional hours.
- Desktop editing skills.
- Knowledge of the Chicago market.
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.
