• Producer, Executive

    Nexstar Media Group (Indianapolis, IN)


    Executive Producer. FOX59/CBS4 in Indianapolis is seeking a driven leader to manage the #1 morning news operation in Central Indiana

     

    FOX59/CBS4 is seeking a strong, decisive newsroom leader to oversee the #1 morning news operation in Central Indiana. This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced journalist who thrives in breaking news, builds winning teams, and knows how to elevate daily newscasts.

     

    You will lead eight hours of morning news across two stations, supported by a team of more than 30 journalists and 8-10 producers each day. This role is focused on editorial leadership, producer development, and execution - no daily line producing except in rare, emergency situations.

     

    Our stations operate from two state-of-the-art studios, each equipped with modern production technology, enabling dynamic and visually engaging live newscasts.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Provide editorial leadership for eight hours of morning newscasts on FOX59 and CBS4

    + Make confident, fast-paced decisions during breaking news and severe weather coverage

    + Evaluate stories and build compelling, well-paced rundowns that reflect strong news judgment

    + Coach, mentor, and develop producers to grow their skills, confidence, and leadership

    + Set clear expectations and drive consistent, high-quality execution across all morning shows

    + Collaborate with newsroom managers to ensure seamless coverage across dayparts

     

    Qualifications & Skills

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, TV/Film, or equivalent experience

    + 5 year minimum of television news experience, including significant line producing experience

    + Prior newsroom management or senior producer leadership experience preferred

    + Proven ability to lead teams through breaking news and high-pressure situations

    + Strong news judgment, editorial instincts, and commitment to journalistic integrity

    + Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills

    + Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple shows and priorities simultaneously

    + Collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop talent

    + Comfortably utilizing modern broadcast technology in a fast-paced, live environment

    + Other duties as assigned

     

    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.