The Associate News Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas; writing stories; organizing them within an energetic and memorable newscast or digital content for the web.

The Associate News Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas; writing stories; organizing them within an energetic and memorable newscast or digital content for the web.

WXIN/WTTV is looking for an Associate Producer to join our team. The Associate News Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas; writing stories; organizing them within an energetic and memorable newscast or digital content for the web.

Associate Producers help the broadcast and digital producers and assignment editors in all areas of their work: writing, tracking down information via phone or online, posting material to our digital platforms, among other duties as assigned. Their work will provide the foundation and training to serve as a fill-in newscast producer and digital producer.

• Support newscast Producers and assist in writing stories

  · Manage logistics and assign field crews to cover stories

  · Demonstrate sense of urgency with breaking news

  · Perform other duties as assigned

• Associate Producer experience and/or a very strong desire to learn the skillset required to lend your talents to the operation/products

• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Fluency in English

  Requirements & Skills:

  Bachelor’s degree or 1-year previous newsroom experience preferred

  · Strong organizational skills

  · Ability to work in a rapid, fast-paced environment

  · Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  · Ability to develop strong news judgment

  · Detail-oriented

  · Flexibility to work a schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays

  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.