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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

<div><div>Who we are:<br>
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NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching 75 million television households across the United States. The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST).<br>
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NewsNation is currently searching for a staff editor for our national newscasts, based in our Chicago studios.</div><div></div><div>
Job Description:</div><div></div><ul><li>
Editing assignments will range from quick voice overs, news packages, long form documentary style pieces, maintaining sound news judgment</li><li>
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.</li></ul><div>
Qualifications:</div><ul><li>
Five plus (5+) years&rsquo; editing experience in fast-paced live television environment required</li><li>
Must be proficient in Adobe Premiere.</li><li>
Must work well in a collaborative team environment, be able to multitask. A problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to find work arounds.</li><li>
Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.</li><li>
Must be self-sufficient and have a &ldquo;press-on-regardless&rdquo; attitude.</li><li>
All day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations demand.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Communications or related field preferred.</li></ul><div>
This is an IBEW union position and union membership is required</div><div>
Salary - $48.54 hourly; 5/1/26 - $49.51 hourly</div><div></div><div>
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.</div><div>
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NewsNation Editor

<div><div>NewsNation is looking for a Segment Producer to work on the network&rsquo;s flagship weekend primetime newscast.</div><div>
The Segment Producer role works with show producers to write guest segments, including script writing, visual element gathering, and graphics requests. The Segment Producer also pitches story and guest ideas as a key part of their role.</div><div>
NewsNation Prime focuses on news of the day, breaking news, and long-form investigations, deep dives, and in-depth conversations with leaders and lawmakers. NewsNation Prime also focuses on Pulse of America bookings, speaking with real Americans from across the country about what they are seeing and facing, shining a spotlight on the under-told stories across the country. Candidates must have excellent organizational skills, be effective communicators, be detail-oriented, be solid broadcast writers, and work well under deadline pressure.</div><div>
NewsNation stands out in a competitive news environment by storytelling in a dynamic, visually forward way. What can NewsNation do to storytell in a way that gives our viewers something more, key takeaways, and brings them back next time?</div><div>
The position is based in our Chicago office.</div><div></div><div>
Duties &amp; Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>Pitch stories daily.</li><li>Identify top-tier guests and segments that help NewsNation stand out.</li><li>Write, organize, and produce scripts and elements for show and interview segments.</li><li>Monitor the latest news and locate people, images, and sound editorial information via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Dataminr, YouTube, and other platforms.</li><li>Find reliable guests/witnesses quickly during breaking news situations.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned the by Executive Producer and Senior Producer or network leadership.</li></ul><div>
Requirements &amp; Skills:</div><ul><li>Five or more years&rsquo; experience in national or major-market news</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field.</li><li>Must exhibit strong news judgment and editorial sensibilities</li><li>Strong broadcast newswriting skills are required</li><li>Must be able to create dynamic graphic and video elements</li><li>Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people</li><li>Must interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff</li><li>Should be able to handle stress, including short deadlines</li><li>Should be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time</li><li>Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays</li></ul><div>
Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 Annually</div><div></div><div>
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.</div><div>
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NewsNation Segment Producer, Prime Weekends (Chicago)

<div><div>Are you a curious, passionate, energetic, and hardworking undergraduate or graduate student majoring in journalism or communications who is looking for a hands-on learning experience which will help you to further prepare you for an exciting career in journalism? Would you enjoy the opportunity to work at a national cable news network supporting editorial newsgathering or production?</div><div></div><div>
NewsNation is looking for interns for Summer 2026. The paid internships will run from approximately, June 1, 2026 &ndash; August 14, 2026</div><div>
Selected interns will work on one of our NewsNation programs, in a bureau, or on a production team. Interns will also attend trainings and workshops which help them further understand the editorial, business, programming, and technological aspects of a 24-hour news organization.</div><div></div><div>
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:</div><div>
Conducting research</div><div>
Pitching stories</div><div>
Identifying prospective guests</div><div>
Helping source video from social media</div><div>
Desktop editing of videos</div><div>
Creating graphics</div><div>
Writing scripts</div><div>
Shadowing various editorial positions</div><div>
Desired Characteristics</div><div>
Ideal Backgrounds Include: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, Research.</div><div>
Must be a team player</div><div>
Must be self-motivated</div><div>
Must be able to take feedback and constructive criticism</div><div>
Salary Range: $16.60 Hourly</div><div>
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Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.</div></div><div></div>

NewsNation News Internship Summer 2026 (Chicago)

<div><div>NewsNation is a 24/7 national media outlet for all Americans. We believe in fact-based, unbiased news that isn&rsquo;t tilted toward any ideology, moves past &ldquo;bothsidesism&rdquo; to focus on multiple perspectives, and covers topics that matter to communities across all 50 states. If you do too, join the movement!</div><div></div><div>
We&rsquo;re seeking a Supervising Producer to take a lead role in making and developing content for YouTube and social media. This position will be based in Chicago or New York.</div><div></div><div>
You should be a video storyteller who is also well-versed in what works on YouTube and social media, from style to metadata to thumbnails, and able to take digital content from concept to execution. Since we are a 24-7 newsroom, you should also be comfortable working in high-pressure situations, a stickler for spelling, and committed to telling stories that matter.</div><div></div><div>
Position description</div><div>
Pitch, develop, and produce original video content, including for YouTube and social media platforms</div><div>
Post to and manage social media accounts reaching millions of users, from Facebook to TikTok</div><div>
Oversee the creation of social media and video content, ensuring best practices are followed to maximize impact</div><div>
Evaluate content, workflow, and strategy, using data to provide recommendations for improvement</div><div>
Ensure NewsNation&rsquo;s digital content maintains high standards and differentiates our brand from our competitors</div><div>
Keep up to date on the latest trends in digital and social video production and share with the larger team</div><div>
Qualifications</div><div>
4+ years working as a producer of original video content for large brands or news outlets</div><div>
Good news judgement and ability to spot stories / topics with high potential reach</div><div>
Strong writing skills and ability to maintain a consistent brand voice</div><div>
Ability to quickly edit video and photos in high-pressure situations</div><div>
Knowledge of data and analytics and demonstrated ability to use that data to make decisions</div><div>
Good communicator who can work collaboratively</div><div>
Experience using Adobe Suite, including Premiere and Photoshop, preferred</div><div>
Journalism background preferred but not required</div><div>
Experience directing on-camera talent a plus</div><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.</div><div></div><div>
This position is in-office in New York or Chicago. Late-night and/or weekend shifts may be required.</div><div></div><div>
Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000</div><div></div><div>
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.</div></div><div></div>

Supervising Producer, Video and Social Media

The Walt Disney Company

<div><p>Disney Entertainment&rsquo;s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago is the No. 1 local news source and most-watched television station in Chicago. With top-rated daily newscasts spanning decades and the largest social media presence in the market with more than 2.6 million Facebook followers, ABC7 Eyewitness News provides breaking news, investigative reporting, weather, politics, traffic and sports in the multiplatform space to Chicago, the suburbs and northwest Indiana.</p><p></p><p>
WLS is seeking a multi-skilled Producer/Editor and modern visual storyteller to create compelling, original video content across all platforms, including broadcast, digital, social, and streaming. This role requires a self-starter with strong editorial instincts, technical proficiency, and the ability to manage projects from concept to completion.</p><p></p><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Pitch, produce, shoot, and edit original short-form and long-form video content for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.</li><li>
Develop feature stories, community-focused content, and highly shareable digital-first pieces.</li><li>
Collaborate with production, newsroom, and creative teams to establish strong visual storytelling that enhances editorial narratives across multiple program formats.</li><li>
Produce integrated and sponsored content in partnership with sales clients while maintaining brand standards.</li><li>
Line produce and support live broadcasts, special programming, and live events as needed.</li><li>
Manage logistics for live productions, including crew coordination, scheduling, and on-site execution.</li><li>
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and creative goals are met.</li><li>
Contribute innovative ideas and creative solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom environment.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Basic Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
2+ years of experience producing, writing, shooting, and editing original video content in a television station or similar professional production environment.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in live broadcast production.</li><li>
Strong writing skills with the ability to craft engaging scripts and digital copy.</li><li>
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Working knowledge of Canon C300 and Sony FX3 camera systems.</li><li>
Experience operating in a live control room environment.</li><li>
Strong organizational and project management capabilities.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Preferred Qualification:</b></p><ul><li>
Experience with additional Adobe Creative Suite tools.</li><li>
Strong understanding of digital distribution strategies and social media best practices.</li><li>
Experience line producing or supervising live broadcasts.</li><li>
Familiarity with audience engagement analytics and digital performance metrics.</li><li>
Experience producing OTT or streaming content.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Required Education:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Preferred Education</b>:</p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or related field</li></ul><br>
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The hiring range for this position in Chicago, IL is $95,500 to $128,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate&rsquo;s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.</div>

WLS Programming Producer

The HistoryMakers

<div></div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>TO APPLY</b></h2>
<p>Please send resumes to:</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MAIL</b></h3>
<p><b>The HistoryMakers</b><br>
1900 S. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60616
</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>EMAIL</b></h3>
<div>info@thehistorymakers.org</div>
</div><div><div><div><div><p><i>The HistoryMakers</i> seeks to hire full-time<i> </i><b>Video Oral History Processors/Publishers</b><b><i> </i></b>to audit/edit, segment, write descriptive narrative descriptions and archivally process the life oral history interviews in The HistoryMakers Collection that are housed permanently at the Library of Congress and making accessible to users worldwide via The HistoryMakers Digital Archive. Those hired must have a background in African American, American, women and gender studies, anthropology, social history, economics, politics, STEM/medicine, the arts, library or information science or other related fields and will work as part of a publishing team that will process and add 40-45 interviews/month to <i>The HistoryMakers Digital Archive </i>(each interview averages 4-6 hours in length). The person hired must have excellent writing skills. He/she must also have prior experience as a proofreader/editor and be an expert researcher and writer who can accurately describe in a concise and accurate manner the contents of each videotaped segment. The interviews cover 20th century history interviews across a wide variety of occupations, geographic areas and fields (i.e. STEM, law, art, education, music, etc.). The Processor/Publisher will be responsible for:</p></div>
</div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>EXPERIENCE</b></h2>
<div><div><div><p>Candidates must have strong administrative skills (type 65 wpm), be naturally detailed, and possess superior proofreading and organizational skills. Prior experience with detailed paper file, desktop and electronic file management along with prior experience working with databases a must. Candidates must also demonstrate their ability to have sustained focus and an interest in furthering <i>The HistoryMakers</i> mission and growth.</p></div>
</div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</b></h2>
<div><div><div><ul><li>Watching the assigned interviews in <i>The HistoryMakers Video Oral History Collection </i>(www.thehistorymakers.org) and proofreading each interview under a 3-4 interviews per week quota system;</li>
<li>Audit/editing the assigned interviews and dividing the interviews with chapter headings to provide for easy access;</li>
<li>Writing abstracts for each 30 minutes videotaped section of the assigned interview;</li>
<li>Performing quality control testing on the assigned interviews and uploading them to <i>The HistoryMakers</i> Digital Archive;</li>
<li>Evaluating each assigned interview in accordance with <i>The</i> <i>HistoryMakers</i> guidelines and procedures<i>;</i></li>
<li>Choosing video clips and assigning clip titles that reflect the clip&rsquo;s contents for <i>The HistoryMakers</i> website; &lsquo;</li>
<li>Writing social media posts and blogs that reflect the content of the interviews;</li>
<li>Working as a part of a team in order to process and add 40-50 interviews per month to <i>The HistoryMakers Digital Archive.</i></li>
</ul></div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>SALARY &amp; BENEFITS</b></h2>
<div><div><div><p><b>Salary begins at $45,000 per year. </b><i>The HistoryMakers</i> also offers a competitive benefits package that includes 403(b), PTO, health, vision and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement and school loan repayment assistance.</p></div>
</div></div><p>The HistoryMakers, <i>the nation&rsquo;s largest African American video oral history archive (</i><i>www.thehistorymakers.org</i><i>), is a one-of-a-kind collection, housed</i> permanently <i>at the Library of Congress. Its website (</i>www.thehistorymakers.org<i>), accessed by millions worldwide, is sited in Wikipedia and used as a &ldquo;go to&rdquo; reference tool. Its digital archive (</i><i>https://da.thehistorymakers.org</i><i> user name: </i><i>info@thehistorymakers.org</i><i>; password: THMDemo) has been licensed by colleges, universities, K-12 schools and public libraries for use by faculty, students and patrons and is growing in popularity in the wake of COVID19 and the focus on online learning. Within the next few years, The HistoryMakers will become</i> the <i>digital repository for the Black experience: providing much needed content, role models, success pathways and frameworks for a 21st century citizenry that has become increasingly less tolerant, divisive and economically and educationally disparate.</i></p></div></div></div>

VIDEO ORAL HISTORY PROCESSOR/PUBLISHER

CBS News and Stations

<p></p><div><div><b>PURPOSE OF POSITION:</b><br>
Looking for an innovative and detailed-oriented producer who can conceive, edit, and execute sportscasts with a strong knowledge and passion for Chicago sports.</div><div><b><br>
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:</b></div><ul><li>
Work under deadline demands to help build compelling segments for a virtual reality studio in collaboration with other sports producers, anchors/reporters.</li><li>
Prepare, coordinate, and edit material for daily sportscasts.</li><li>
Develop enterprising story ideas and segments.</li><li>
Proficient non-linear editing skills and sports scripting writing.</li><li>
Field produce, as needed.</li><li>
Must be knowledgeable in digital/social media platforms and ability to add to station strategies.</li><li>
Log televised sports events and interviews.</li><li>
Maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy, fairness and ethics.</li><li>
Other duties, as assigned.</li></ul><div><b><br>
CORE COMPETENCIES:</b></div><ul><li>
Creative, organized, and ability to work in a team atmosphere.</li><li>
Line producing skills.</li><li>
Experience with non-linear editing is a must. Edius edit system knowledge, a plus.</li><li>
Experience with non-linear shooting, a plus.</li><li>
Must have strong knowledge of Chicago-area sports and history.</li></ul><div><b><br>
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:</b></div><ul><li>
Three years of experience as TV sports producer and editor, preferably in top 20 market</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in journalist or similar field.</li><li>
Ability to work flexible schedule and irregular hours.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</b></div><div>
Hourly Pay Range: $31.25 - $41.36 per hour</div><div>
The hiring range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington State, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.</div><p></p><p><br>
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation&rsquo;s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations&rsquo; top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News&rsquo; streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today&rsquo;s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.</p><p></p><p><br>
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting&rsquo;s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.</p><p></p><p><br>
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.</p><p></p><p><br>
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.</p><p></p><p><br>
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.</p></div>

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