Purpose
Come be a part of a fast-growing news organization that is making a difference! NewsNation a 24/7 national media outlet for all Americans. We believe in news that shows multiple perspectives and considers every community across all 50 states. We are dedicated to a truly all-platform experience: a national cable channel plus a vibrant digital presence.
This position is for someone who understands news and storytelling, with a passion for serving our viewers and readers with stories that matter to them.
This full-time temporary position will be for approximately 3 months, and will be based in our Chicago newsroom. Hours will generally be 4:30 am to 12:30 pm, but may change as needed. Flexibility to adjust schedule and assignments as network’s needs evolve.
Position Description
- Create stories that maintain our high standards of journalism and differentiate our brand from our competitors
- Create or clip videos that help viewers and readers understand what matters in news stories
- Craft compelling headlines, push alerts and social posts while delivering stories that make a difference
- Edit wire and local network-affiliated content for a national audience to ensure standards for journalistic integrity and production quality are met
- Showcase broadcast segments for publishing across all digital platforms and social media channels
- Utilize SEO best practices
Qualifications
- 2+ years working in news as a digital reporter or producer.
- Strong news judgement and ability to determine when local stories have national appeal
- Experience working with video and social media
- Excellent communicator, both oral and written
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising or marketing or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Compensation Range: $30.00/hourly
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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Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience working in news as a digital reporter or producer
- Strong news judgment and ability to determine when local stories have national appeal
- Experience working with video and social media
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, advertising, or marketing, or equivalent education and work experience
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.
