DESCRIPTION

WCIA in Champaign is looking for a full time producer/coordinator for our daily, one-hour lifestyle program called CiLiving. The program showcases local businesses and organizations in a way that highlights their contributions to our community.

Daily duties include but are not limited to:

Responsible for evaluating show content as it pertains to CiLiving’s brand and goals.
Building daily show rundowns, timing the show, and contributing to the writing of segments
Visualizing the production of each segment and communicating it to production staff
Booking and scheduling clients and other guests, and organizing segments and stories into a cohesive sequence within live broadcast or digital content.
Working with management and other team members to generate creative content and build/reinforce show branding
Gathering, preparing, and integrating visual elements for each segment (video, pictures, etc)
Coordinate with and coach clients and guests on best practices to productively and practically showcase their product or story.
Execute strategies to engage and grow audiences across all media devices.
Greeting and assisting guests during show preparations.
Contributing to the writing of segments
Organizing and archiving show assets
Overseeing the online and social media aspects of the show
Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in film, photography, television, news, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
Must be able to interact well with clients, guests, show hosts/on air talent, videographers, managers, production, and engineering staffs.
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects with maximum efficiency
Must be energetic, positive, and great in a team environment
Must be highly motivated self-starter, able to work well alone and as part of a team
Excellent verbal, written, grammatical, and analytical skills
Strong journalistic integrity, good judge of content, and understanding of viewer needs and expectations.
Excellent eye for visual storytelling, product showcasing, and presentation techniques/strategies
The pay range for this position is: $34,000.00-$39,000.00

Click here to see our benefit package: Nexstar 2025 Benefits at a Glance.pdf