News Producer

CBS 17, the Nexstar station in Raleigh, is looking for an experienced Producer to live and work in one of the best places to live in America. Salary range is 42k-55k based on experience, plus relocation. Opportunity for advancement. Five CBS 17 producers have been promoted to Executive Producer in the last five years. We’re looking for passionate candidates with strong news judgment, the ability to showcase important stories, and who know how to win “Breaking News and Weather”. Our producers help craft the station's daily content, work with the assignment desk, our crews in the field, and our digital team. Candidates must have a BA in Journalism and a minimum of 2 years Producer experience at a network affiliate. If you’re ready to join our team, please apply online at the Nexstar Career site at www.nexstar.tv

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
• Writes 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
• 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
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations (Depending on market size)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift