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Nexstar Media Group Producer III, Executive in Richmond, Virginia
Nexstar station in Richmond is looking for an Executive Producer. As a key newsroom manager, you must have a proven track record as a newscast producer, strong leadership skills, excellent news judgement and the ability to showcase news content across all media platforms for WRIC 8News.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web
Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business and financial objectives
Manage news room, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices
Requirements & Skills:
Communications degree, TV/film or the equivalent
At least 2 years’ experience as an EP or Producer
Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production digital and engineering staff
Detail oriented
Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Utilize state-of-the-art television technology
Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements:
High stress office environment with deadline pressures. Position will require day-to-day multi-tasking, as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously with frequent change in direction and priority. Some travel may be required. As needed, must be willing to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), overnights/early mornings, nights, and holidays.
The employee in this position must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, work near others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
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.