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NewsNation Senior Producer, The Hill (Washington, DC)

L5

nexstar media groupAndrews Air Force Base, MD7 days ago

$125,000 - $155,000

Occupations

News Analysts, Reporters, and JournalistsProducers and DirectorsMedia Programming Directors

Industries

Television Broadcasting StationsNewspaper PublishersMotion Picture and Video Production
NewsNation seeks a Senior Producer to assist in production of the daily news program, The Hill. The senior producer will play a key role helping to devise the editorial and booking strategy and coordinate show production for the program. Candidates should have strong editorial judgement, staff management experience, excel at logistics and planning, and be comfortable managing a control room. The position is based at the network offices in Washington, DC.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assists executive producer and anchor in setting show's editorial direction
  • Pitches story ideas and makes guest booking suggestions
  • Help build rundowns for regular programming as well as breaking news and special programming
  • Coordinates the team: line producers, associate producers, writers, editors, and other staff
  • Writes scripts and produces own segments
  • Copy edits scripts and content
  • Manage editorial relationships and collaboration with other teams
  • Helps implement training and best practices for show team
  • Provides ongoing mentoring and support to members of the show team
  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned by network management
Requirements & Skills:
  • Ten or more years of editorial experience in a fast-paced environment for a national news program (broadcast, cable or digital)
  • Line producing and segment producing experience a plus
  • Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people
  • Must be detail-oriented
  • Must have strong organizational skillsMust have excellent writing and copy-editing skillsMust have considerable line producing experience
  • Segment producing and package producing experience are also helpful
  • Must be able to handle high pressure and high intensity situations with poise and maturity
  • Must be able to work assigned shift and be on call during overnights, mornings, and weekends/holidays Flexibility to adjust schedule and assignments as business needs evolve
Salary Range: $125,000 - $155,000
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees 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. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.#LI-OnsiteSCAM ALERT:Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tvSummaryLocation: DC, Washington
Type: Full time
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$125,000 - $155,000

Location

Andrews Air Force Base, MD

Occupation

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Industry

Television Broadcasting Stations

Posted

7 days ago

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