• Full Time
  • Anywhere

Rockford,IL

Nexstar Media Group,Inc.

DESCRIPTION

WTVO (ABC) & WQRF (FOX) in Rockford, IL is looking for a multi-talented and self-motivated individual who wants to learn it all beginning with producing. 

Individual should be someone who is digitally aware and willing to learn to cover the news on all platforms.

The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.

  • Writes and orders news stories.

  • Approves scripts.

  • Balances news and feature content to create compelling
    broadcasts.

  • Edits video.

  • Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms.

  • Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


JOB EXPERIENCE

  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax
    machines and other office equipment.

  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle
    multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Flexibility to work any shift.

     

 


REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an
    equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

  • Fluency in English.

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

  • Minimum two years' experience in news operations. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

 

The
News Producer must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use
electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with
individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that
impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work
outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally
controlled conditions.

 

Interested candidates should post their resume & cover letter
when applying at our corporate website:

 

https://nexstar.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/7908

Interested candidates
should post their resume & cover letter when applying at our corporate
website:

https://nexstar.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/3467

 

Nexstar
Broadcasting Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer


ADDITIONAL INFO


HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar