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NewsNation New York Bureau/Field Producer (New York)

The primary role of the bureau/field producer is to coordinate and facilitate newsgathering and production of stories across platforms for News Nation. The producer oversees the production of a story: working with the correspondent and photographer to set up interviews, gather video, collect information, and write stories. The producer is the liaison between the field team and the national assignment desk. The position requires travel to stories including breaking news and enterprise story shoots.

Primary Duties:

• Work with correspondent to determine news of day, pitch stories across platforms, conduct research, develop sources, arrange interviews and shoots

• Producer must also be able to scout locations and secure permission for shoots and or live shots

• Experience and comfort as a multimedia journalist to serve as a second camera on shoots or break off and gather additional elements

• Producer should be able to log video and interviews quickly and accurately

• Producer should be able to write and craft draft scripts

• Serves as the point-person and liaison with the newsroom so the reporter can focus on gathering, writing and storytelling

• Works with the reporter on enterprise and future stories

• Develops and maintains contacts and relations in bureau city

• Ability to assist with booking travel

• Perform other duties as assigned by management

• Qualifications:

• Five or more years working in broadcast or digital news in a role that includes: writing, research, experience in the field

• Strong editorial judgement

• Ability to work well with others

• Multimedia/digital journalism skills: shooting, non-linear editing, file transfer (Latakoo)

• Knowledge of the New York, the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

• Requirements:

• Job is based in New York

• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed

• Ability to travel for work, often with no prior notice

• BA/BS degree in journalism preferred, or equivalent work experience

• Strong communication skills

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record

Salary Range - $75,000 – 95,000 (Based upon experience)

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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.

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