About this role
The NewsNation Senior Segment Producer for On Balance is responsible for pitching well-conceived segment ideas, compiling elements, and crafting stories and segments on a variety of topics ranging from domestic to international news from news of day to breaking news. The Senior Segment Producer also works with the Executive Producer, Senior Producer, Line Producer to elevate the editorial quality and creativity of segments by supporting other segment producers and by copy editing scripts. This position is based in either Washington or New York.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Research topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources
Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories
Write clear, compelling and strong editorial copy in anchor's voice
Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts.
Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories
Support segment producers in crafting and writing
Copy edit scripts to ensure accuracy, journalistic integrity, and that stories meet the show's style
Support in the control room as needed
Perform other tasks as assigned by news management
Requirements & Skills:
Five to ten years of experience in national or major-market news
BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field.
Strong writing and editorial 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
Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays
Salary Range: $100,000-130,000 (commensurate with experience)
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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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 Senior Segment Producer is responsible for pitching segment ideas, compiling elements, and crafting stories on various news topics. They also support other producers and ensure the editorial quality of segments.
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