NewsNation - Segment Producer - NNL Weekend

Responsibilities

• Assist in the control room breaking news
• Pitch stories and segment ideas regularly
• Research topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources
• Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories
• Write, organize, and produce scripts and elements for show and interview segments or packages
• Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts
• Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories
• Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer and Senior Producer or network leadership
• Mentor other staff members

Requirements

• Flexibility to work different shifts
• Experience producing for a national news program or producing newscasts in a top 10 market
• Experience covering politics and government
• Strong news judgement
• Quick decision maker and creative thinker
• Effective coach and mentor to staff of all experience levels
• Collaborative team player who advocates for their show but find ways to elevate network reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency with ENPS

Pay

$66,300 to $80,000 (per experience)

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but is 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.