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Full Time Job

Special Projects Producer

Nexstar

Lansing, MI 4 days ago
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  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
If you're looking for a job that will be different every day, we've got a job for you.
WLNS-TV is looking for a Special Projects Producer who can do the following:
• Put together local specials on a variety of topics. Most of this will involve taking content we already have and creating a special around it.
• Produce and create content for our digital channel, which we plan to launch in the second half of 2025. This could include working with others to put together a web-based show and/or live breaking news coverage.
• Serve as a fill in line producer who can help cover when other producers are out.
We also want to hear your ideas!
• Produces specials for broadcast across all platforms
• Writes and orders special stories
• Approves scripts
• Balances feature content to create compelling specials
• 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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-k2oqoq-18-117-105-149-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Nexstar

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 196 full power stations (including partner stations) in 114 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation.