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News Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Posted 5 months ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Champaign, IL 61820, US

Salary

$16 - $16.5 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance

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  • The News Producer is responsible for producing daily newscast items and determining the order of stories, writing teases, and editing video content.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • A minimum of two years’ experience in news operations is required, depending on the market size.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from $16 to $16.50 per hour, based on the applicant's experience and skill level.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and more.

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.

  • Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
  • Writes and orders news stories
  • Approves scripts
  • Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
  • Edits video
  • Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
  • Interacts 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

NON-UNION FULL-TIME HOURLY

Compensation:

$16 to $16.50 per hour - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level

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Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

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