News Producer

Want to help decide what New Mexico talks about tomorrow? KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque is looking for a creative, curious News Producer who knows how to identify the stories that matter, build a strong newscast, and deliver information viewers can trust. Duties & Responsibilities : Produces and executes newscasts for broadcast across all platforms Writes, selects and orders news stories to create compelling, well-paced newscasts Writes and approves scripts for accuracy, clarity, grammar and journalistic standards Exercises strong editorial judgment in determining story placement, emphasis and coverage Balances breaking news, daily news and feature content to create engaging broadcasts Responds quickly to breaking news and adjusts rundowns and content as stories develop Coordinates with anchors, reporters, photographers, editors and newsroom leadership throughout the production process Communicates clearly with the production team before and during live newscasts Times newscasts and makes real-time adjustments to ensure programs end on time Identifies opportunities for live coverage, reporter involvement, graphics, video and other production elements Edits video and other content as needed Ensures content meets company standards for journalistic integrity, accuracy and production quality Writes and publishes stories for the station’s website and other digital platforms Interacts with viewers and users through social media platforms Contributes story ideas and participates in editorial discussions and newsroom planning Performs other duties as assigned Requirements & Skills : Journalism degree, 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 Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Flexibility to work any shift ​ SCAM ALERT: Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv .