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Company:  Nexstar Media Group
Industry:  Film / TV / Modeling
Broadcasting / Radio
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Media / Journalism / Publishing
Job Type:  Full Time
Country:  United States
State/Province:  Illinois
City:  Rockford
04/30/2024 11:04 PM
Looking for your next career move? Join us in Rockford, the vibrant "Forest City" nestled along the scenic Rock River! Enjoy the best of both worlds with a close-knit community vibe and easy access to big-city excitement. Just 90 minutes away, you'll find yourself in Chicago, Milwaukee or Madison, all offering endless opportunities for exploration and adventure.

Rockford itself boasts picturesque parks, charming neighborhoods, and a thriving arts scene.

With affordable living and top-notch schools, it's the perfect place to put down roots and thrive. In fact, Rockford was just named America's top housing market in the United States by Realtor.com.

Come be a part of our dynamic community and experience all that Rockford has to offer!

WQRF (FOX) & WTVO (ABC) in Rockford, IL is looking for a multi-talented and self-motivated individual who wants to learn it all beginning with producing. Individual should be someone who is digitally aware and willing to learn to cover the news on all platforms.

The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.
  • Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
  • Writes and orders news stories
  • Approves scripts
  • Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
  • Edits video
  • Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
  • Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Requirements & Skills :
  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, 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 (Depending on market size)
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Flexibility to work any shift
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