• News Producer

    Nexstar Media Group (Fort Wayne, IN)


    WANE-TV, the CBS Affiliate in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an experienced News Producer to join our news team. The ideal candidate has excellent writing skills and news judgment. We need someone energetic and creative - if you like to think big picture, look past the obvious and break stories, this could be a great move for you. Qualified applicant should be able to handle breaking news situations and must have the ability to work well under pressure. A strong understanding of integration of social media into newscasts a must.

     

    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. Weekend coverage and weekday flexibility are a must.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

    + Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms

    + Writes, edits 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

    + Communicates with managers and teams in the field daily

    + Pitch story ideas

    + Shoot interviews or/and set them up

    + Performs other duties as assigned

    Requirements & Skills:

    Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, work related experience, or recent college graduate with quality news internships.

     

    + Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills

    + Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production, and engineering staff

    + Minimum one year experience in news operations (More or less depending on market size)

    + Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment

    + Must be detail oriented

    + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

    + Has a sense of urgency

    + Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations

    + Flexibility to work any shift

    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, and work near others. 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.

     

    NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

     

    ALL applicants must apply on-line at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar. Please upload resume and references.

     

    Requires background screening to hire.

     

    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.