DESCRIPTION

Company Overview:

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.7% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation.  Nexstar Media Group Inc. is the parent company of Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. & Nexstar Digital LLC.  Learn more at http://www.nexstar.tv.

 

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

 

Position Summary:

The Associate News Producer writes stories, edits video, assists anchors, reporters and producers in newscast production, and provides content to station websites.

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JOB EXPERIENCE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides support to personnel producing newscasts for broadcast across all platforms

• Assists with writing scripts and preparing news stories

• Edits creative video for television and station websites

• Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms

• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

• Performs other duties as assigned

 

Requirements and Skills:

• High school diploma

• Fluency in English

• Minimum one year's experience in news story production

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Candidate must be engaged in social media and have a strong presence

• 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

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REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The Associate 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. In addition, Associate News Producer must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

Apply online at http://www.nexstar.tv

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ADDITIONAL INFO

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CONTACT DETAILS

Apply online at: https://broadcastcareers-nexstar.icims.com