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News Producer

Nexstar Media · Green Bay, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you created an experience for viewers rather than just reading news.

What they are checking: Creativity in producing, which the posting says goes beyond writing copy.

What would you do

Breaking news hits five minutes before air. What do you change?

What they are checking: Quick adjustment of the show under pressure while keeping it clean on air.

How do you communicate with a field reporter whose live shot is running late?

What they are checking: Calm, clear communication with reporters, anchors and directors under deadline.

Your show ran thirty seconds long. What happened, and how would you fix it next time?

What they are checking: Timing broadcasts accurately and owning mistakes so the same timing problem doesn't happen again.

How do you handle an anchor who wants to change your script right before air?

What they are checking: Teamwork and editorial judgment when collaborating with on-air talent who may see a story differently.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd stack a newscast for Local 5 viewers on a slow news day.

What they are checking: Ordering stories to keep viewers watching, beyond just stacking a rundown.

Write me a tease out loud for a story about a water main break.

What they are checking: Writing compelling teases that bring viewers back after a break.

How do you decide which stories get the most time?

What they are checking: How they prioritize stories by audience interest and news value rather than by what is easiest to fill.

How do you write a web story that adds something the broadcast didn't?

What they are checking: Writing detailed web stories with links and helpful information, as the posting describes.

How do you check spelling and grammar when you're writing fast?

What they are checking: Strong spelling and grammar, which the posting requires for producers.

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The full job description

As published by Nexstar Media.

Do you have a passion for producing? We are looking for a driven, creative journalist who can connect with our viewers in a meaningful way. The requirements go far beyond stacking a rundown and writing news copy. We want someone who can create an experience for our audience. News Producers must be capable of making quick and sound editorial decisions, including: • Deciding which stories are of most interest to our Local 5 news consumers. • Prioritize stories and story development efforts. • Determine the order in which stories will be told in broadcasts. • Write compelling broadcast content focused for our audience. • Be able to quickly adjust stories within newscasts to accommodate breaking news. • Communicate effectively with coworkers, anchors, directors as well as field reporters. • Write informative and detailed web platform stories including links and additional information viewers will find useful. • Write compelling teases to bring viewers to our broadcasts. • Time broadcasts and insure they are clean and correct on the air. • Edits video for broadcast as well as online use. Skills Required: • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, communications, or related field of equivalent combination of education and work experience. • Fluency in English with strong spelling and grammar. • Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with both coworkers and the public. • Proficiency with computers, tablets and mobile digital devices. • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. • Flexibility to work any shift, with some late notice of shift and schedule changes. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The News Producer must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions. Apply online at https://www.wearegreenbay.com/jobs WFRV and Nexstar Media Inc. are an equal opportunity employer. SCAM ALERT: Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wearegreenbay.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv .

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