Nexstar Broadcasting - Associate Producer

Assistant Producer is needed in New York, United States.

Client: Nexstar Broadcasting

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Part-time

Job Description

NewsNation is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented Associate Producer to join the team for the network’s nightly program Jesse Weber Live. The ideal candidate excels at research, production, and is passionate about news and content. The role requires late night hours and is based at the network offices in New York.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Makes graphics requests when needed
• Writes editorial copy
• Assists in preparing and executing live correspondent hits or guest segments
• Fills in as newscast line producer when assigned
• Performs other tasks as assigned by show leaders or news management

Requirements & Skills

• Three to five years of experience in national or major-market television news
• BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or a related field
• Strong writing skills required
• Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements
• Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work well with a diverse group of people
• Interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal, written, grammar, and analytical skills
• Exhibit strong news judgment
• Handle stress, including short deadlines
• Work at a computer for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work assigned shifts including late night
• Salary Range=$60,000 - $66,300