DESCRIPTION

WGN-TV is searching for a creative, informed and innovative journalist to produce a morning newscast on the #1-rated WGN Morning News.

JOB EXPERIENCE

Duties/Responsibilities:

Produce strong, fast-paced hour-long newscasts with particular attention to breaking news
Digital media focused, adding original content and ideas to our website, mobile app, social media and WGN+ platforms
Work closely with other producers, field crews and the assignment desk to maximize daily resources and appropriately reflect the news of the day
Write captivating teases and review writers’ scripts
Create and order graphics for newscasts
Time out the show in the control room
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements/Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Desktop editing skills preferred
Minimum two years’ experience in news operations
Leadership ability, positive attitude and creativity a must

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Salary Range:

80K to 90K 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.

Apply On-line:
https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/job/Supervising-Producer_REQ-37338

ADDITIONAL INFO

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 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 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 America,” 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. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

HOW TO APPLY

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

https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/job/Supervising-Producer_REQ-37338