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NewsNation Senior Producer, Programming (New York) TEMP

L5

nexstar broadcastingNew York, NYyesterday

$50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Occupations

News Analysts, Reporters, and JournalistsProducers and DirectorsMedia Programming Directors

Industries

Television Broadcasting StationsNewspaper PublishersRadio Broadcasting Stations
NY, New YorkFull timeREQ-43111 NewsNation is seeking a temporary Senior Producer to join the network and support daily programming for a term of up to 90 days. The senior producer will play a key role in devising the editorial, booking strategy, and coordinating show production for the program. Candidates should have strong editorial judgement, be comfortable crafting and producing segments and have considerable control room experience. Early morning hours may be required. The position is an on-site role and is based at the network's offices in New York. The temporary role does not guarantee permanent employment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assists 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
  • Produces segments as needed
  • Copy edits scripts and content
  • Serves as a leader in the control room
  • Fills in as executive producer or line producer as needed
  • 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:
  • Five or more years of editorial experience in a fast-paced environment for a national news program (broadcast, cable or digital), that includes segment and line producing
  • 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 shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings, and weekends/holidays
  • Salary Range (per experience): $50-$60 per hour
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-Onsite Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Location

New York, NY

Occupation

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Industry

Television Broadcasting Stations

Posted

yesterday

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