Producer I, News
The Hill
Job Summary
KX News is seeking a skilled News Producer to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping daily newscasts from start to finish, including crafting story lineups, writing compelling teases, editing video, and ensuring each broadcast is timed and polished for air. Additionally, you will lead digital newscast efforts, delivering content to audiences across streaming and online platforms.
Must Have
- Produce newscasts for on-air broadcast
- Determine story order and write scripts, teases, and other content
- Review and approve scripts for accuracy and clarity
- Strike the right balance between hard news and feature stories
- Produce and manage digital newscasts for streaming platforms and the website
- Adapt broadcast content for online audiences, including shorter-form vertical videos for social media
- Write and publish stories, headlines, and breaking news updates for the website and app
- Monitor and respond to digital analytics to optimize content performance
- Coordinate live stream coverage of breaking news and special events
- Engage with viewers across social media platforms and respond to audience feedback
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least two years of experience in a news operation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in English
- Experience with digital content management systems and streaming platforms
- Solid computer skills and familiarity with standard office equipment
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Job Description
KX News is seeking a skilled News Producer to join our team. In this role, you'll shape our daily newscasts from start to finish—crafting story lineups, writing compelling teases, editing video, and ensuring each broadcast is timed and polished for air. You'll also lead our digital newscast efforts, delivering content to audiences across streaming and online platforms.
What You'll Do
Broadcast Production
- Produce newscasts for on-air broadcast
- Determine story order and write scripts, teases, and other content
- Review and approve scripts for accuracy and clarity
- Strike the right balance between hard news and feature stories to engage viewers
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed
Digital Production
- Produce and manage digital newscasts for streaming platforms and the website
- Adapt broadcast content for online audiences, including shorter-form vertical videos for social media
- Write and publish stories, headlines, and breaking news updates for the website and app
- Monitor and respond to digital analytics to optimize content performance
- Coordinate live stream coverage of breaking news and special events
- Engage with viewers across social media platforms and respond to audience feedback
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least two years of experience in a news operation (may vary by market size)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in English
- Experience with digital content management systems and streaming platforms
- Solid computer skills and familiarity with standard office equipment
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
About Us
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 its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” 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 its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.