News Producer (NE) Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Chicago

Overview WGN Radio is seeking a News Producer with a flexible schedule to produce audio news stories and potentially anchor audio newscasts for WGN Radio and other stations.

Base pay range : $23.00 / hr - $27.00 / hr

Benefits : Our benefits package for part-time non-union employees includes a 401(k) with company matching contributions, and any leave / sick options required per state.

Responsibilities Aggressively seek out and present news stories and other content for all platforms

Ensure the newscasts and news reports follow NewsNation guidelines and standards

Write and deliver news stories in a clear and concise manner

Assist in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content

Act as a reporter as assigned

Anchor newscasts as needed

Conduct interviews with newsmakers and reporters

Manage and coordinate available live feeds

Communicate to news and programming staff about developing and breaking news

Write content for the website and other eMedia platforms

Establish and build relationships with affiliate markets

Be involved in daily editorial meetings

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Must have experience writing for broadcast news

Fluent in English

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of national current events, history, newsmakers and issues

Detail oriented and organized

Able to recognize slant / bias and keep it out of newscasts

Able to accept feedback, frequent reviews of writing

Work well with a team inside a 24-hour newsroom (not a remote position)

Understand listeners’ and stations’ needs and expectations

Meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Flexibility to work any shift including early mornings, weekends, overnights, and holidays

We’re looking for someone who believes in the mission of unbiased news and wants to help grow it to the next level

Employment details Seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Part-time

Job function : Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries : Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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