• News Producer

    Nexstar Media Group (Jackson, MS)


    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.

     

    + Produce daily newscasts for broadcast across television, digital and social platforms

    + Writes and approve scripts, and orders news stories

    + Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts

    + Edits video for broadcast and digital platforms

    + Write, edit, and post stories to the station website and other eMedia platforms

    + Help edit, identify, and program content daily for WJTV

    + + Collaborate with anchors, reporters, and production staff to deliver impactful storytelling

    + Interact 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 (Depending on market size)

    + 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

     

    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.