NewsNation is looking for a Desk/Field Producer to join NewsNation’s newsgathering team. The desk/field producer will work directly with correspondents and photojournalists to conduct research, pitch stories, arrange shoots and interviews, gather affiliate elements or as needed write and produce segments, coordinate with show teams, graphics department, and editors. The hybrid role is ideal for someone who is editorially savvy, a skilled broadcast writer, creative storyteller, can ably handle logistics, and is able to collaborate and coordinate across teams. The role alternates between in-house in our Washington, DC newsroom and field producing.

　　Requirements & Skills:

　　Be able to conduct accurate, timely, and well-sourced research

　　Be able to come up with timely, and unique story and guest ideas

　　Be able to coordinate interviews and shoots for the field team

　　Be able to gather elements from affiliates, agencies, social media, etc.

　　Be able to help build out live hits, segments, and packages

　　Be an effective conduit between the field team, the show team, and the assignment desk clearly communicating needs and expectations

　　Be proactive about solving problems efficiently and effectively

　　Field producing on location will be expected

　　Works with the correspondent on enterprise and future stories as needed

　　Ability to assist with booking travel

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

　　At least five years of news production experience

　　Strong organizational, and people skills are a must

　　Must be able to manage multiple tasks and work under deadline pressure

　　Must be able to work varied shifts: nights, overnights or early mornings

　　Ability to travel for work, often with no prior notice

　　Must have a valid driver's license as driving will often be required

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　　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.