Newscast Producer & Digital Host - Sunrise on the Hill
Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for a Digital Host/News Producer who brings creativity and innovative thinking to the role. The Host/Producer will be responsible for newscasts airing on the duopoly "Sunrise on the Hill" in the Washington, DC Market #8 DMA, as well as the streaming show "Happening on the Hill", which airs on both DC News Now and The Hill's CTV channels, as well as dozens of other Nexstar streaming channels across the country. The Host/Producer will work with newsroom leadership, anchors, production team and field crews to create strong and well-paced newscasts. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the world of DC and DMV politics, and will ideally have a desire or experience to appear on-air. Candidate must have a proven track record that demonstrates ownership and appropriate showcasing of big story coverage, breaking news and weather. Job Responsibilities• Writes and orders news stories• Works with executive producer, anchor, and other producers to construct daily newscasts• Edits video for TV and streaming newscasts• Edits and orders news content for streaming newscastProduces and operates hour-long, CTV streaming showWork with segment producer to secure guests for interviews for TV and streaming newscasts 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 • 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 shiftCompensation Range: $30 - $35 (hourly) based upon experienceBenefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.#LI-OnsiteAbout the MarketWashington, DC and the Greater DMV region are the center for the nation’s politics, but the market offers so much more. The city is home to some of the best museums in the country, from the Smithsonian to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the National Archives. You will find year-round theaters with live shows, concerts, street festivals and more. DC is also home to professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey and sports teams. There are National Parks and bike...