Nexstar Media Group Inc.
NewsNation Weekend Desk/Field Producer (Chicago)
Nexstar Media Group Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
NewsNation is looking for a Desk/Field Producer to join the newsgathering team at the network. The desk producer will work directly with correspondents and photojournalists to conduct research, pitch stories, arrange shoots and interviews, gather story elements, and coordinate with show teams, graphics department, and editors. The role requires the ability to go out and field produce or alternatively produce in-house, and is ideal for someone who is editorially savvy, enjoys handling logistics, and can collaborate and coordinate across teams.Duties & Responsibilities:
Conduct accurate, timely, and well-sourced research.Pitch timely and unique story and guest ideas.Coordinate interviews and shoots.Conduct informative interviews, highlighting best sound options.Gather and clear elements from affiliates, agencies, social media, etc.Build out live hits, segments, and packages.Write scripts, script outlines or copy-editing as needed with strong attention to detail.Order graphics.Strong communication skills as an effective conduit between field teams, shows, assignment desk, and management, to efficiently handle needs and expectations.Distribute new and confirmed editorial to the network on a timely and reliable basis.Be proactive about solving problems efficiently and effectively.Field producing.Perform other duties as assigned by management.Knowledge of current events, able to handle a wide variety of stories.Balanced, unbiased approach to newsgathering and storytelling.Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.Minimum three to five years of news production experience.Strong organizational and people skills are a must.Desktop editing is a must.Must be able to manage multiple tasks and work under deadline pressure.Must be able to work varied shifts: weekends, holidays, nights, overnights, or early mornings. It will be a weekends-based schedule to start.Must be flexible, able to travel often on short notice for assignments.Must have a valid driver’s license as driving and travel will be required.
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Conduct accurate, timely, and well-sourced research.Pitch timely and unique story and guest ideas.Coordinate interviews and shoots.Conduct informative interviews, highlighting best sound options.Gather and clear elements from affiliates, agencies, social media, etc.Build out live hits, segments, and packages.Write scripts, script outlines or copy-editing as needed with strong attention to detail.Order graphics.Strong communication skills as an effective conduit between field teams, shows, assignment desk, and management, to efficiently handle needs and expectations.Distribute new and confirmed editorial to the network on a timely and reliable basis.Be proactive about solving problems efficiently and effectively.Field producing.Perform other duties as assigned by management.Knowledge of current events, able to handle a wide variety of stories.Balanced, unbiased approach to newsgathering and storytelling.Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.Minimum three to five years of news production experience.Strong organizational and people skills are a must.Desktop editing is a must.Must be able to manage multiple tasks and work under deadline pressure.Must be able to work varied shifts: weekends, holidays, nights, overnights, or early mornings. It will be a weekends-based schedule to start.Must be flexible, able to travel often on short notice for assignments.Must have a valid driver’s license as driving and travel will be required.
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