• Morning News Producer

    Nexstar Media Group (Springfield, MO)


    Ozarks First in Springfield, Missouri, has an immediate opening for a Producer of our 2-hour morning newscast, Daybreak. We are looking for someone who can create compelling, relevant, and interactive news segments that showcase our personalities. The Morning Producer must be a great communicator and a collaborator. You must be someone who can see the big picture, as well as someone with an eye for details.

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    + Select and prioritize stories that provide our viewers with a mix of news, talkers, and sports relevant to the Ozarks.

    + Work with managers to execute the morning strategy that includes a mix of content from broadcast (traditional), website (fresh/visual), social media (interactive), and CTV (streaming app).

    + Write concise and conversational stories. Pace and energy are critical.

    + Produce error-free work. Must be a stickler for details.

    + Leads during severe weather and breaking news coverage.

    + Communicate and collaborate professionally and respectfully with your coworkers.

    Qualifications/Requirements:

    + College degree in journalism or a related field, and experience with broadcast and digital storytelling.

    + Must have a desire to win, a positive attitude, and the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback.

    + Ability to research and employ critical thinking skills to dig beyond the headline and verify incoming emails and news tips.

    + Strong time management skills are essential. Work with urgency and accuracy.

    + Must maintain composure, especially during breaking news or deadline pressure.

     

    Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

     

    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.