WANE-TV, the CBS Affiliate in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an experienced Producer to join our news team. The ideal candidate has excellent writing skills and news judgment. We need someone energetic and creative - if you like to think big picture, look past the obvious and break stories, this could be a great move for you. Qualified applicant should be able to handle breaking news situations and must have the ability to work well under pressure. A strong understanding of integration of social media into newscasts a must.

　　The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website. This position will have a weekend schedule. Weekday flexibility is a must.

　　Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms

　　Writes, edits and orders news stories

　　Approves scripts

　　Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts

　　Edits video

　　Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms

　　Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

　　Communicates with managers and teams in the field daily

　　Pitch story ideas

　　Shoot interviews or/and set them up

　　Performs other duties as assigned

　　Requirements & Skills :

　　Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience, or recent college graduate with quality news internships.

　　Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills

　　Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff

　　Minimum one year experience in news operations (More or less depending on market size)

　　Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment

　　Must be detail oriented

　　Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

　　Has a sense of urgency

　　Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations

　　Flexibility to work any shift

　　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.

　　Physical Demands & Work Environment:

　　The News Producer must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work near others. The News Producer must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

　　ALL applicants must apply on-line at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar. Please upload resume and references.

　　Requires background screening to hire.

　　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.