Lifestyle Show Producer

Nexstar Media Inc.’s Portland, Oregon, operation – KRCW/Portland’s CW and KOIN-TV – is looking for a Lifestyle Show Producer for its hour-long weekday lifestyle show Everyday Northwest. You’ll be working to grow this show, overseeing daily operations, booking guests, helping to get the show out of the studio and into the field producing on location.

You’ll work closely with the show anchor, as well as other staff to create the most entertaining and locally reflective show in the market offering segments and profiles of living in the Pacific Northwest while featuring local businesses throughout the Portland- Vancouver- Salem DMA and beyond. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, writing, editing, and working with sales and client interaction. In addition, on-air confidence to being on camera is preferred as well since creative might dictate producer to make an appearance on the show to add to the production and energy of a segment, whether live or pre-produced. Occasional travel around the states of Oregon and Washington, as well as assisting at station events and any duties assigned by the Director of Sales or General Manager, is required.

This is an awesome opportunity for a Producer who’s not afraid to take some risks, is interested in finding new ways to tell compelling stories and instills an atmosphere of fun in-studio, on-location, interacting with clients, guests, and coworkers. Ideal experience is someone who has experience producing a live, daily lifestyle show or as an associate producer on a daily newscast.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Produce daily, hour-long lifestyle show.
Writes and approves scripts.
Works with Anchor/host on interviews and on-location segments.
Balances feature content to create compelling shows.
Edits Video.
Interacts with viewers and users on social media.
Works with sales department, Sales manager, and General Manager to plan weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual sales-related segments and programs.
Attend sales calls with key clients when presenting segment and program ideas.
Collaborates with Creative Services Director and Digital Director to expand reach and branding of show.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills

Software: ENPS, Adobe Creative Cloud, Premiere and Photoshop, Bit Central.
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Deadline driven and works well under pressure.
Creative thinker who isn’t afraid to try new ideas.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Minimum on year experience in news or live show production.
Ability to prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience