Nexstar Media Group Inc. is hiring : Associate Producer in Olympia

locations DC-Washington;2121 Wisconsin Ave NW (Nexstar-WDCW)

time type Full time

posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition id REQ-36884

Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for an Associate Producer who wants to support newscast production for the formed duopoly in the Washington, DC DMA (Market #8).

The Associate Producer will work closely with Producers, Directors and Anchors to stack, write and edit video within newscasts that must compete in a top-10 market. The role will require outstanding writing skills, careful attention to detail when creating on-air graphics, and assisting with producing new and expanded newscasts and local programming on WDVM and WDCW (CW).

Candidate must have a proven track record of strong writing skills, knowledge of how to showcase big stories, video editing, and the ability to fill-in as a producer. The successful candidate will have previous newsroom experience, preferably in a television news environment.

Washington, DC is the center of the nation’s politics, but there is a huge local news landscape beyond the beltway. The region offers a high quality of life with some of the best museums in the country, year-round theaters, concerts, street festivals and more. The region is also a sports mecca with professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey, soccer and more. The region is home to National Parks, bike trails, and the District has been widely recognized for is early adoption of high tech transportation options like e-bikes and e-scooters. Washington, DC also boasts an incredible food scene with more than twenty restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2021 alone. This is a great place to live, a busy news market, and a great place to grow your career.

Assists in multiple production needsfor broadcast and digital

Contributes to the editorial process and makes decisions on graphic elements during breaking news situations

Writes for multiple newscasts over the course of a shift

Posts segments and stories on the digital side

Helps work with reporters and write and edit content for broadcast

Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources

Always maintain ethical and newsroom content standards

Requirements & Skills :

Associate's Degree in Communications, TV / film or equivalent experience may substitute

Understand brand building directives

Interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production, digital and engineering staff

Detail oriented

Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills

Ability to develop strong news judgment

Possess journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations

Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media

Ability to meet quality standards for service & evaluate customer satisfaction

DC News Now is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $25-$27 hourly. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

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locations DC-Washington;2121 Wisconsin Ave NW (Nexstar-WDCW)

time type Full time

posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago

About Us 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 disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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