NewsNation Now Weekend Segment Producer (New York)

NewsNation is looking for a Segment Producer to join the network's weekend dayside program NewsNation Now. The Segment Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting stories and segments on a variety of topics ranging from domestic to international news. The Segment Producer works with the Executive Producer, Senior Producer, Line Producer to help accurately and truthfully relay stories and make them part of engaging and insightful broadcasts. The position is based at the network's studios in New York.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Research topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources

Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories

Write clear, compelling and strong editorial copy

Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts.

Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories

Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer and Senior Producer or network leadership

Requirements & Skills:

Five or more years’ experience in national or major-market news

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field.

Must exhibit strong news judgment and editorial sensibilities

Strong broadcast newswriting skills are required

Must be able to create dynamic graphic and video elements

Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people

Must interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff

Should be able to handle stress, including short deadlines

Should be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time

Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays

Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000