NewsNation SegmentLine Producer, NewsNation Live (Chicago)

NewsNation is looking for a segment/line producer to work on a daily news program. The Segment Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas compiling elements and crafting stories and segments on a variety of topics ranging from domestic to international news. This person also serves as a line producer in the control room as needed. The position is based in the networks Chicago offices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Pitch stories and segments

Identify top-tier guests and segments that help NewsNation stand out

Write organize and produce scripts and elements for show and interview segments

Serve as a backup line producer by helping manage show rundowns coordinating with control room staff and overseeing the technical execution of the broadcast as needed including calmly manage rundown shifts and editorial direction during rolling breaking news coverage

Monitor the latest news and locate people images and sound editorial information via Twitter Facebook Instagram Dataminr YouTube and other platforms

Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer Senior Producers or network leadership

Skills & Experience:

Five or more years experience in national or major-market news

Bachelors degree or equivalent degree in journalism or a related field

Candidates must have excellent organizational skills be effective communicators be detail-oriented be solid broadcast writers and work well under deadline pressure

Strong writing skills required

Demonstrated ability to manage and lead in a live control room environment.

Ability to create dynamic graphics and video elements

Must be self-directing self-motivating and able to work well with a diverse group of people

Interact well with on-air talent news managers videographers production digital and engineering staff

Excellent verbal written grammar and analytical skills

Exhibit strong news judgment

Handle stress including short deadlines

Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights mornings and weekends/holidays

Salary Range: $60000 - $80000 (commensurate with experience)

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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