NewsNation - Segment Producer - NNL Weekend

Duties & 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 & Skills:

• 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

Salary Range: $66,300 to 80,000 (per experience)

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.

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