NewsNation Segment Producer, NN Now CHI
NewsNation Segment Producer, NN Now CHI
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$ 75000 - 90000
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NewsNation Segment Producer NewsNation Now (Chicago)
NewsNation is seeking a Segment Producer for its weekday dayside program NewsNation Now. This role involves contributing story ideas compiling elements and crafting engaging live segments and packages based on a wide range of topics ranging from political news to domestic news to international news. The Segment Producer collaborates closely with the Executive Producer Senior Producers and Line Producers to ensure accurate and compelling broadcasts. The position is based in the networks Chicago office.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Pitch stories and segment ideas regularly
Research topics using the Internet video archives and other information sources.
Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories.
Write organize and produce scripts and elements for show and interview segments or packages.
Assist in preparing and executing live compelling television newscasts.
Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories.
Assist in the control room if needed
Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer and Senior Producer or network leadership.
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelors degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field.
Five or more years experience in national or major-market news
Prior segment producing experience required
Prior line producing and live control room experience is helpful
Must exhibit strong news judgment and editorial sensibilities
Strong broadcast newswriting skills are required
Must be able to create dynamic graphic and video elements
Must be self-directing self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people
Must interact well with on-air talent news managers videographers production digital and engineering staff
Should be able to handle stress including short deadlines
Should be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time
Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights mornings and weekends/holidays
Salary $75000 - $90000
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes but not limited to medical (with multiple plan options) dental and vision insurance paid time off a 401(k) with company matching contributions Paid Parental leave life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Employment Type
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