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Supervising Producer
| Company | Nexstar |
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| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
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| Salary | $80000 – $90000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Desktop editing skills preferred
- Minimum two years’ experience in news operations
- Leadership ability, positive attitude and creativity a must
Responsibilities
- Produce strong, fast-paced hour-long newscasts with particular attention to breaking news
- Digital media focused, adding original content and ideas to our website, mobile app, social media and WGN+ platforms
- Work closely with other producers, field crews and the assignment desk to maximize daily resources and appropriately reflect the news of the day
- Write captivating teases and review writers’ scripts
- Create and order graphics for newscasts
- Time out the show in the control room
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
- Desktop editing skills preferred
