NewsNation Segment Producer, MIA

NewsNation Segment Producer Morning in America (Chicago)

NewsNation is looking for a Segment Producer to join the team for its weekday flagship morning broadcast Morning in America. This role involves contributing story ideas compiling elements and crafting engaging live segments on a wide range of topics. The Segment Producer collaborates closely with the Executive Producer Senior Producers and Line Producers to ensure accurate and compelling broadcasts. The position is based at the network headquarters in Chicago.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Produce live guest segments and correspondent hits for Morning in America.

Collaborate closely with NewsNation correspondents to produce compelling and accurate live hits and update with new details throughout the show.

Locate strongest possible elements to be used in guest segments and live correspondent hits - including video graphics lower thirds - and load them into the rundown quickly and accurately.

Write organize and produce scripts including but not limited to teases VO readers longer form Q&As and tracked packages.

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:

Experience producing for a national news program or producing newscasts in a top 10 market.

Experience covering politics and government.

Strong news judgment.

Quick decision maker and creative thinker.

Effective coach and mentor to staff of all experience levels.

Collaborative team player who advocates for their show but find ways to elevate network reporting.

Bachelors degree in journalism or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

Ability to adapt to change meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Proficiency with ENPS Proficiency with Adobe Premiere or another video editing software preferred.

Flexibility to work different shifts.

Salary Range: $80000 - 95000

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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