Executive Producer (News)
Job Location:
Roanoke, VA - USA
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Job Summary
This is a great opportunity for an experiencedproducerlooking to make a move into management. If you are an innovative leader who wants to take your career to the next level we want to talk to you.
- Coach and teach teammates to grow in confidence and capability in areas outlined here
- Use informed news judgment showcasing techniques and news research to lead the team in building newscasts and streams that serve the needs and meet the preferences of our local viewers
- Quickly adjust newscasts and streams to accommodate breaking news and severe weather coverage
- Line produce our 6:00 pm weekday newscast
- Edit and author strong copy with correct grammar punctuation editorial style and formatting to meet the requirements of each on-air digital and social distribution platform
- Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity timeliness and production quality
- Cooperate and communicate clearly directly and regularly with news & production teammates and other station departments
- Organize and delegate to ensure booking of timely live interview guests for morning programs
Required & Preferred Capabilities:
- Strong news judgment and high journalistic integrity
- Strong awareness of news and current events
- Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and make sound editorial decisions in real-time
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Fluency in English
- Strong candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness & ability to take action to learn improve and grow
- Professional demeanor when interacting with colleagues and members of the public
- Work well under pressure --- ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes
- Ability to confidently engage with viewers officials those affected by stories and others to cultivate story leads and information
- Bachelors degree in Journalism Media Creative Writing English or a related field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience required to succeed in the role
- Flexibility to work any shift as coverage needs demand staffing changes
- Mastery of AP writing style to edit and author digital social and on-air content
- Strong non-linear video editing skills and familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred
- Familiarity with ENPS rundown and story management system preferred
- Proficiency with computers telephones copiers scanners fax machines and other office equipment
- Valid drivers license required for hire. A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles
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Required Experience:
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About Company
As the largest TV station operator in the U.S. reaching nearly 39 percent of households, Nexstar Media Group offers unrivaled audience access and influence.
