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Nexstar Media Inc. is Americas largest local television and media company with 198full power stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets addressing nearly 62 of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstars platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers while providing premium scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at
Position Summary:
KLASTV the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas Nevada islooking for an experienced Newscast Producer to take our newscasts to the next level. The successful candidate(s) must have prior newscast producing experience know how to put together creative and dynamic newscasts in a collaborative environment possess outstanding news judgment must know how to handle breaking news and utilize all live elements. The candidate(s) must also deliver and contribute accurate visual news content across all platforms under deadline in a fastpaced newsroom.
- Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web.
- Oversees writing production and timing of broadcast.
- Define strategic direction for content in collaboration with other team members.
- Contribute daily to the editorial process with story ideas and make solid decisions in breaking news situations.
- Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
- Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices.
- Write produce and edit material that appeals to target audiences.
- Research production topics using the internet video archives and other information sources.
Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal written grammar and analytical skills.
- Strong news judgment journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations.
- Ability to meet quality standards for service & evaluate customer satisfaction.
- Bachelors Degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and at least two years workrelated experience preferred.
- Required to post digital/social media content.
- Utilize stateoftheart broadcast and digital technology.
- Two years line producing experience is preferred.
Work Environment:High stress environment with deadline pressures. Must be willing and able to work any and all shifts including nights weekends and holidays and be on call as needed.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Newscast Producer must be able to sit conduct telephone conversations use electronic mail write letters and memos conduct facetoface discussions with individuals or groups make decisions without supervision make decisions that impact the results of coworkers work in close proximity to others and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition the Newscast Producer must be able to handle control or feel objects tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled
Employment Type
Full-Time
