Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Logo

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

News Producer

Posted 9 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Indianapolis, IN
Junior
Indianapolis, IN
Junior
The News Producer crafts compelling newscasts, writing engaging news copy, adjusting to breaking news, and coordinating with digital teams.
The summary above was generated by AI

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

The Producer performs newscast producer duties as well as special projects as assigned as it pertains to news content across all media platforms and line produces as needed on live newscast.

WXIN(Fox59)/WTTV(CBS4) in the Indianapolis, Indiana market is looking for a newscast producer with the skills and instinct to craft energetic and dynamic newscasts.  The ideal candidate has proven strong performance in breaking news and severe weather situations.  He or she will be a solid writer who takes all sound, video, and graphic elements and crafts them into compelling newscasts from start to finish. The candidate will recognize the importance of contributing and incorporating digital content and social media to engage viewers.

Requirements & Skills

  • Write solid, active & compelling news copy
  • Build strong newscasts using informed news judgment combined with showcasing techniques
  • Strategize newscast building based on knowledge of our audience, ratings and history of the area
  • Ability to quickly adjust newscasts to accommodate breaking news
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Coordinate with the digital team to contribute content to other platforms
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
  • Flexible to work any shift

Top Skills

Digital Content
Social Media

Similar Jobs

3 Days Ago
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Internship
Internship
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
Internship available for college students studying broadcasting, offering 12 hours weekly supervision, learning experience, and evaluation.
5 Days Ago
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Junior
Junior
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The News Producer creates dynamic newscasts by writing news copy, coordinating digital content, and adjusting broadcasts for breaking news. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams and meeting tight deadlines.
9 Days Ago
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Entry level
Entry level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The News Producer crafts engaging newscasts, incorporates digital content, and manages breaking news while ensuring strong communication and organization skills.
Top Skills: Digital ContentSocial Media

What you need to know about the Boston Tech Scene

Boston is a powerhouse for technology innovation thanks to world-class research universities like MIT and Harvard and a robust pipeline of venture capital investment. Host to the first telephone call and one of the first general-purpose computers ever put into use, Boston is now a hub for biotechnology, robotics and artificial intelligence — though it’s also home to several B2B software giants. So it’s no surprise that the city consistently ranks among the greatest startup ecosystems in the world.

Key Facts About Boston Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 269,000; 9.4% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toast, Klaviyo, HubSpot, DraftKings
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, software, aerospace
  • Funding Landscape: $15.7 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Summit Partners, Volition Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, MassVentures, Highland Capital Partners
  • Research Centers and Universities: MIT, Harvard University, Boston College, Tufts University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, National Bureau of Economic Research, Broad Institute, Lowell Center for Space Science & Technology, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account