WGN-TV is looking for a full-time writer for our newscasts.
Responsibilities:
- Write stories and edit video for broadcast
- Manage live shots and work with reporters and photographers to file content into show rundowns
- Order and file graphics including lower thirds and fullscreens
- Assist producers in other areas as needed
- May be asked to line produce on a fill-in basis
Requirements and Skills:
- Two (2) years of experience as a writer or producer of television news broadcasts
- College degree in Journalism or Mass Communications, or related experience
- Must have strong writing skills and news judgment
- Must be able to work well under deadline pressure
- Required to join the IBEW union
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Compensation:
$26.85 to $44.97 per hour - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
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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.
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