Little Rock-Pine Bluff,AR
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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 athttp://www.nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Position Summary
KARK and KLRT, the NBC and Fox affiliates in Little Rock, Arkansas, are looking for an aggressive, innovative, and creative producer to help take our product to the next level. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of producing shows that make an impact with an audience on-air, online, and on social media.
KARK-KLRT is looking for someone who welcomes the opportunity to drop everything for breaking news.
Candidates must be engaged in social media and be able to regularly contribute to the station’s website.
Above all, we're looking for someone with an optimistic outlook and a winning attitude.
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.
If interested, email resume and reel to [email protected] or mail it to Ernie Paulson, KARK-KLRT News Director, 1401 W. Capitol Ave Suite 104, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201.
Apply online at http://www.nexstar.tv
JOB EXPERIENCE
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
Requirements & Skills:
- 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’ producing 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
Physical Demands & 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 near others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the 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.
ADDITIONAL INFO
CONTACT DETAILS
Apply online at: https://broadcastcareers-nexstar.icims.com