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Nexstar Media Group NewsNation Line Producer Candidates (Chicago) in Chicago, Illinois
This requisition is to source for future line producer openings for NewsNation Chicago-based programming. If interested in working as a line producer please apply for further consideration.
NewsNation is always looking for strong line producers who enjoy producing live programming. The line producer plays a lead role in managing creation of the show's rundown and facilitates the production process from the daily pitch meeting to the execution of the live show in the control room collaborating with editorial and production staff throughout the day. The position is based at the network's headquarters in Chicago.
Duties & Responsibilities
Works with the Executive Producer and Senior Producer to create the show's rundown and manage workflow for a team which includes segment producers, writers, and associate producers
Works with director and production crew on technical aspects of broadcast
Writes scripts including but not limited to opens, and teases
Facilitates creation of in-show graphics and story titles
Works with executive producer and senior producer to copy edit show
Times newscast in the control room during live broadcast
Coordinates with assignment desk and control room staff being proactive about troubleshooting problems and responding to breaking news
Other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Five to ten years of producing experience with network or top 20 market experience preferred
Strong writing, organizational, and people skills are vital
Desktop editing is 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 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.
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