Nexstar Media Group Inc.
NewsNation Line Producer, NewsNation Live (Chicago)
Nexstar Media Group Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
NewsNation is looking for a Line Producer to join the NewsNation Live show team. The line producer plays a lead role in managing creation of the show's rundown and facilitates the production process from the daily pitch meeting to the execution of the live show in the control room collaborating with editorial and production staff throughout the day. The position is based at the network's headquarters in Chicago.
Duties & Responsibilities
Works with the Executive Producer and Senior Producer to create the show's rundown and manage workflow for a team which includes segment producers, writers, and associate producers
Works with director and production crew on technical aspects of broadcast
Writes scripts including but not limited to opens, and teases
Facilitates creation of in-show graphics and story titles
Works with executive producer and senior producer to copy edit show
Times newscast in the control room during live broadcast
Coordinates with assignment desk and control room staff being proactive about troubleshooting problems and responding to breaking news
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
Five to ten years of producing experience with network or top 20 market experience preferred
Strong writing, organizational, and people skills are vital
Desktop editing is a must.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills who brings lots of ideas to the table.
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