at Nexstar Media Group in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
NewsNation is looking for an Anchor Producer to join the team for NewsNation’s weekday morning program. The anchor producer will provide key editorial support to the anchor. Duties will include conducting research, collecting and sharing editorial updates during breaking news coverage, and providing logistical and administrative support for the anchor. Additionally the anchor producer may be asked to draft suggested interview questions and or write stories and segments.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist in compiling research for anchor
Gather information on breaking news stories
Write and produce content as needed
Pitch segment and package ideas in line with show and talent values
Contribute to special projects and field assignments as needed
Occasional travel for shoots or field anchoring assignments may be requested
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
The ideal candidate has at least five years of news production experience
The candidate must have strong editorial sensibilities and writing and copy-editing skills
Strong organizational, and people skills are a must
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills who brings lots of ideas to the table.
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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, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account