The Nexstar newsroom in Springfield, Missouri is looking for an Executive Producer who can take our coverage to the next level. The successful candidate must have a proven track record as a newscast producer. Candidates must have strong leadership skills and news judgment, the ability to showcase important stories, and know how to win “Breaking News and Weather”.

The EP is a communicator, a collaborator, and a decision maker. You’ll coach producers on showcasing and writing. You’ll collaborate with experienced anchors and meteorologists. You’ll make decisions on rundown changes and reporter story changes. The EP will work closely with the News Director and Assistant News Director to set and uphold the high standards for how newscasts are produced and executed.

This is your opportunity to live and work in the heart of the Ozarks. We are close to lakes and outdoor adventure. And just a few hours from several big cities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversight of the rundown and scripts

• Helping to showcase lead stories

• Coaching and training news producers

• Urgency to respond to breaking news and weather

• Producing newscasts when needed

• Posting digital content when needed

• Managing schedules and conducting performance reviews

• Creating a positive work culture

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree Journalism

• Producing experience

• Excellent writing/communication skills

• Editing experience

• Strong news judgment and integrity

• Detail oriented

  Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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