Political Producer Job at NAB Leadership Foundation in Sacramento

Political Digital and Linear Producer

KTXL-FOX40 is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive producer to join our "Inside California Politics" team in Sacramento, CA. The primary responsibilities include researching and writing political stories for our website, managing our political social media accounts, and line-producing our weekly political program. This opportunity offers the chance to be closely engaged with significant legislative discussions and decisions that affect residents of California.

Our political team serves audiences statewide, with digital content and the broadcast program distributed across Nexstar stations throughout California. We invite candidates with a passion for political journalism, strong storytelling skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead digital political producer, crafting our digital content as it relates to politics.
• Cover legislative sessions, breaking news, and other political events within the California Statehouse.
• Establish and maintain relationships with political stakeholders.
• Pitch and develop impactful, character-driven issue stories for digital audiences.
• Arrange and conduct interviews with key stakeholders, legislators, and subject-matter experts.
• Create social media posts and interact with viewers across digital platforms.
• Line produces our weekly political program.
• Ensure all reporting meets Nexstar’s high standards of journalistic integrity, fairness, and production quality.

What We're Looking For

Physical Requirements

Compensation - $27.00+ / hr commensurate with experience and skill level

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