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Nexstar Media Group Producer III, Executive in Indianapolis, Indiana
The Executive Producer supervises news content across all media platforms which requires a critical skillset to successfully fulfill the role. If you possess creativity, optimal communication skills, news savviness, team building qualities, and passion for delivering news in a relevant manner, check it out.
The Executive Producer must be an experienced producer looking for a challenging opportunity to help lead strong newscasts . Previous managerial experience is preferred. The ideal candidate is a highly effective communicator, with strong news sense who can understand and incorporate brand initiatives. This is a great opportunity in a growing city, and a highly competitive news environment. This role will excel under tight deadlines and bri ng bold, creative ideas for developing newscasts.
· Overall responsibility for newscasts, including oversight on story selection, content, and production
· Work with team to create innovative news content; able to think differently and critically
· Collaborate with Editors, Producers and the assignment desk to select stories for coverage
· Write, edit and produce as needed
· Provide regular feedback on newscast with staff, both as a team and individually
· Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills :
· Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience required
· 5 years previous news producing experience
· Demonstrated ability to track and select trending news stories
· Strong organizational skills
· Ability to work in a rapid, fast-paced environment
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Flexibility to work nights, early mornings, wknd & holidays schedules
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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