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Nexstar Media Group Associate Producer in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Come grow with us! WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, MI is searching for our next Associate Producer. You’ll be responsible for writing stories and organizing them within an energetic and memorable content. You’ll work with producers and directors to incorporate live breaking news coverage into newscasts, and you’ll help develop digital content for WOODTV.COM.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Assists in writing and production of broadcast and on-line publication of stories.
Contributes to the editorial process and makes solid decisions in breaking news situations.
Writes, produces and edits material that appeals to target audiences.
Researches, confirms and updates stories using the internet, video archives, and other information sources.
Write and support line producers for assigned newscasts.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired.
1-2 years experience in a working newsroom as either a writer or production assistant.
Requirements/Job Skills:
Must be a consistent and solid writer.
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to research, confirm and update stories.
Ability to develop strong news judgement.
Interact well with video journalists, anchors, news managers, production, digital and engineering staff.
Possess journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations.
Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral and visual media.
Must be flexible with schedule and fill-in different shifts as needed.
LI-Onsite
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.