at Nexstar Media Group in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
NewsNation is looking for a broadcast newswriter to work on stories for the dayside program NewsNation Live. The position is based at the network’s headquarters in Chicago. This is a union position and employee will be responsible for joining IBEW and remaining as a member in good standing.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Writes broadcast copy which is accurate, compelling and creative, meets network standards and conforms to show’s style
- Edits video using desktop editing tools or alternatively works with editor when required
- Works with the network assignment desk and feedroom to coordinate live shots from network correspondents or affiliate reporters
- Builds graphics and writes topic bars
- Perform other duties as assigned by show leadership
Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field
- Three to five years experience preferably in network or cable news environment or in top media market is preferred
- Strong writing skills are required
- Must exhibit strong news judgment
- Applicants must demonstrate a facility with language and a writing style that is designed to be off-the-cuff and fun, yet authoritative and credible
- Must work well on short deadlines
- Must be proactive
- Must be responsive to feedback
- Familiarity with AP style helpful
- Prior experience working in ENPS preferred
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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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. 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.