NewsNation Segment Producer, The Hill (Washington, DC)

NewsNation is looking for a Segment Producer to join the network and work on the daily political program The Hill. The Segment Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting stories and segments on a variety of topics centering on political news, domestic news and international news. The Segment Producer works with the show leadership team to help accurately and truthfully relay stories and make them part of engaging and insightful broadcasts. The position is based at the network's offices in Washington, DC.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Research topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources
2. Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories
3. Write clear, compelling and strong editorial copy
4. Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts
5. Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories
6. Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer and Senior Producer or network leadership

Requirements & Skills:

1. BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field
2. Five or more years’ experience in national or major-market news
3. Experience and background in producing political news is strongly preferred
4. Must be detail-oriented and have excellent written and verbal communication skills with an eye towards grammar
5. Must exhibit strong news judgment
6. Must have strong broadcast writing skills
7. Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work well with a diverse group of people
8. Must interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff
9. Must be able to handle stress, including short deadlines
10. Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time
11. Must be able to work assigned shifts including holidays as needed

Salary Range: 75,000 - 90,000