About this role
Primary Duties: This position is responsible for most of the day-to-day in-show scheduling and producing for our 3-hour lifestyle show, Unscripted. This position will work with the Manager/EP for general planning of content and client campaigns and then translate that to our in-show format and rundowns.
This position requires an early-morning schedule to prepare each day's show. The candidate must be organized with both guest/client scheduling and show graphics and guest information. The Lifestyle Producer frequently works with members of the sales team, as well as a wide range of people outside the station.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Contact and book local guests that showcase everything the Ozarks has to offer
- Maintain show calendar
- Determine the order in which segments and guests are scheduled in broadcasts
- Communicate best practices effectively and professionally with the show’s team
- Work alongside sales representatives regarding sponsored content
- Work with production team on recording schedules and show management
- Time broadcasts and ensure they are clean and correct on air
- Clip show segments for posting to station’s website & show’s social media
- Build relationships with guests, clients, community members, and show contributors
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Someone creative, adaptable and able to communicate well.
- Work both independently as well as with direction/assistance from the department manager.
- Able to work with a wide range of personalities, guests and clients.
- Handle all phases of pre-show and show planning.
- Plan and work ahead on multiple shows at the same time.
- Maintain and update our show calendar.
- Must have a basic understanding of video editing systems.
- Must have a solid understanding of the TV studio production process, in both live and recorded formats.
- Must be able to work quickly and change direction with show content on the fly.
Bonuses
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge of OBS (Open Broadcaster Software)
- Experience in Akta/Anvato
- Experience in Trello
- Skills in editing, graphic design, & animation
- Comfortability in front of the camera (not mandatory)
Other facts
About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units.
Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people.
Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All Americans,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network.
The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.
What you'll do
- The Lifestyle Producer is responsible for day-to-day in-show scheduling and producing for a 3-hour lifestyle show, working closely with the Manager/EP for content planning. This includes booking guests, maintaining the show calendar, and ensuring broadcasts are timed and executed correctly.
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