Nexstar

Producer

CA-San Diego · 4575 Viewridge Ave (Nexstar - KUSI & KSWB)

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Seniority: Mid level
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 15 Sept 2026

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Daily production of a quality news product as defined by the FOX 5/KUSI brands. Accuracy, excellence in production techniques, writing, story treatment, relevance to the viewing audience, and ability to generate ratings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Produce and booth assigned newscast and shape overall coverage
Write news stories, teases and headlines
Collaborate with team of anchors, reporters, writers and editors to ensure production of accurate, updated and engaging news content
Attend editorial meetings and pitch/vet story ideas
Stay informed on current affairs
Assist reporters and managers with logistics and proofreading scripts
Plan future segments and book day turn newsmakers as content dictates
Assist with designing and creating graphics for stories
Contribute to CTV content, news specials and the website
Maintain strong, professional social media presence and use it to find and promote content
Additional duties as necessary

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired.
Minimum 3 years relevant line producing experience in working newsroom.

REQUIREMENTS/JOB SKILLS:

Must be able to work well under extreme pressure and deadlines
Must have solid news judgment
Must be a consistent and solid story and tease writer
Must show initiative and have ability to act decisively and independently
Must interact positively and productively with others and take feedback
Must be a leader in a strong team environment
Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented
Must be technically nimble to take advantage of newsroom resources
Must be flexible with schedule and fill-in different shifts, weekends, holidays as needed
May produce additional cut-ins, special reports or breaking news as needed
Compensation – Starting at $29/hr commensurate with experience and skill level
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You actively handled newsroom coordination, external partnerships, staffing/recruiting responses, and content logistics

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