Description

The Hill Producer, Live News, Original Programming

The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking a Producer to assist with the production of long and short form video programming focused on politics and culture. The producer will write and produce live breaking news, special political news coverage, original Hill shows, and serve as line producer in the control room.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Write and produce breaking news in a timely manner for YouTube, Streaming, Broadcast and Digital
• Write and produce live special political coverage for Streaming, Broadcast, YouTube and Digital
• Pitch and assist in daily editorial and developing new programming
• Create thumbnails and write headline titles and descriptions for YouTube as needed
• Edit news hits or interview clips as needed
• Serve as a control room producer for live programming as needed
• Stay current on YouTube platform developments, trends, and training
• Perform other duties as assigned by news management

Requirements & Skills:
Must have significant experience producing for broadcast and digital in national newsroom or top market

• Strong news judgement
• Understanding of official Washington and national politics
• Excellent broadcast writing skills
• ENPS or INEWS experience preferred
• Editing and Thumbnail experience preferred
• Quick decision maker and creative thinker
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Must also be capable of interacting positively and productively with other employees all while understanding you are leading by example
• Knowledge and familiarity with newsroom technologies including Adobe Premiere, photoshop, OBS (preferred but not mandatory)
• Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Flexibility to work different shifts

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 commensurate with 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.

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