NewsNation - Segment Producer - NNL Weekend

Nexstar Media Group

Last Updated: 9/11/2026 12:53:05 PM

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Current Days Open
4
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$66,300.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$80,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
N/A
First Seen
9/2/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$66,300.00 (Yearly)
9/11/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$80,000.00 (Yearly)
9/11/2026

Full Job Description

NewsNation is looking for a Segment Producer to join the team for its weekend NNL 1-4p program. This role involves contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting engaging live segments and packages based on a wide range of topics ranging from political news to domestic news to international news. The Segment Producer collaborates closely with the Executive Producer, Senior Producers, and Line Producers to ensure accurate and compelling broadcasts. The position is based at the network's offices in New York. Duties & Responsibilities: Assist in the control room breaking news Pitch stories and segment ideas regularly Research topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources. Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories. Write, organize, and produce scripts and elements for show and interview segments or packages. Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts. Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories. Mentor other staff members perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer and Senior Producer or network leadership Requirements & Skills: Flexibility to work different shifts Experience producing for a national news program or producing newscasts in a top 10 market Experience covering politics and government Strong news judgement Quick decision maker and creative thinker Effective coach and mentor to staff of all experience levels Collaborative team player who advocates for their show but find ways to elevate network reporting Bachelors degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Proficiency with ENPS Salary Range: $66,300 to 80,000 (per experience) Benefits: 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-Onsite 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 Americas 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. Nexstars national television properties include The CW, Americas 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 Companys 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. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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