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    Newscast Producer - Washington, United States - Nexstar Media Group

    Nexstar Media Group
    Nexstar Media Group Washington, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description
    Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for a News Producer who brings creativity and innovative thinking to the role.

    The Producer will be responsible for newscasts airing on the newly formed duopoly in the Washington, DC Market #8 DMA.

    The Producer will work with newsroom leadership, anchors, production team and field crews to create strong and well-paced newscasts.

    Candidate must have a proven track record that demonstrates ownership and appropriate showcasing of big story coverage, breaking news and weather.

    Washington, DC is the center for the nation's politics, but the market offers so much more.

    The city is home to some of the best museums in the country, from the Smithsonian to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the National Archives.

    You will find year-round theaters with live shows, concerts, street festivals and more. DC is also home to professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey and sports teams. There are National Parks and bike trails throughout. DC also offers an amazing food scene. More than 20 restaurants received Michelin stars in 2021 alone. DC is a great place to live, and a fantastic place to grow your career in a major market.

    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' experience in news operations
    • 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
    Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
    Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
    Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
    Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
    Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
    Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
    Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
    Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
    Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
    Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
    Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
    Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
    Shoots and edits news events and news reports
    Produces and presents reports for all platforms
    Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
    Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
    Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
    Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

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