News Producer

Want to help decide what New Mexico talks about tomorrow? KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque is looking for a creative, curious News Producer who knows how to identify the stories that matter, build a strong newscast, and deliver information viewers can trust. Duties & Responsibilities: Produces and executes newscasts for broadcast across all platformsWrites, selects and orders news stories to create compelling, well-paced newscastsWrites and approves scripts for accuracy, clarity, grammar and journalistic standardsExercises strong editorial judgment in determining story placement, emphasis and coverageBalances breaking news, daily news and feature content to create engaging broadcastsResponds quickly to breaking news and adjusts rundowns and content as stories developCoordinates with anchors, reporters, photographers, editors and newsroom leadership throughout the production processCommunicates clearly with the production team before and during live newscastsTimes newscasts and makes real-time adjustments to ensure programs end on timeIdentifies opportunities for live coverage, reporter involvement, graphics, video and other production elementsEdits video and other content as neededEnsures content meets company standards for journalistic integrity, accuracy and production qualityWrites and publishes stories for the station’s website and other digital platformsInteracts with viewers and users through social media platformsContributes story ideas and participates in editorial discussions and newsroom planningPerforms other duties as assigned Requirements & Skills: Journalism degree, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenMinimum two years’ experience in news operations Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyFlexibility to work any shift SCAM 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.tv.