Do you have a passion for producing? We are looking for a driven, creative journalist who can connect with our viewers in a meaningful way. The requirements go far beyond stacking a rundown and writing news copy. We want someone who can create an experience for our audience.
News Producers must be capable of making quick and sound editorial decisions, including:
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Deciding which stories are of most interest to our Local 5 news consumers.
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Prioritize stories and story development efforts.
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Determine the order in which stories will be told in broadcasts.
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Write compelling broadcast content focused for our audience.
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Be able to quickly adjust stories within newscasts to accommodate breaking news.
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Communicate effectively with coworkers, anchors, directors as well as field reporters.
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Write informative and detailed web platform stories including links and additional information viewers will find useful.
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Write compelling teases to bring viewers to our broadcasts.
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Time broadcasts and insure they are clean and correct on the air.
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Edits video for broadcast as well as online use.
Skills Required:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, communications, or related field of equivalent combination of education and work experience.
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Fluency in English with strong spelling and grammar.
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Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with both coworkers and the public.
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Proficiency with computers, tablets and mobile digital devices.
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Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Flexibility to work any shift, with some late notice of shift and schedule changes.
Physical Demands and 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, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, 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.
WFRV and Nexstar Media Inc. are an equal opportunity employer.
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What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions.
In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers.
From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
