Do you have a passion for producing? We are looking for a driven, creative journalist who can connect with our viewers in a meaningful way. The requirements go far beyond stacking a rundown and writing news copy. We want someone who can create an experience for our audience.

News Producers must be capable of making quick and sound editorial decisions, including:

• Deciding which stories are of most interest to our Local 5 news consumers.

• Prioritize stories and story development efforts.

• Determine the order in which stories will be told in broadcasts.

• Write compelling broadcast content focused for our audience.

• Be able to quickly adjust stories within newscasts to accommodate breaking news.

• Communicate effectively with coworkers, anchors, directors as well as field reporters.

• Write informative and detailed web platform stories including links and additional information viewers will find useful.

• Write compelling teases to bring viewers to our broadcasts.

• Time broadcasts and insure they are clean and correct on the air.

• Edits video for broadcast as well as online use.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, communications, or related field of equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Fluency in English with strong spelling and grammar.

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with both coworkers and the public.

• Proficiency with computers, tablets and mobile digital devices.

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Flexibility to work any shift, with some late notice of shift and schedule changes.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The News Producer must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

WFRV and Nexstar Media Inc. are an equal opportunity employer.

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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.