Executive Producer
Nexstar Media Inc.
Apply to this job IL, Peoria Until 9/21/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description
The Executive Producer supervises news content across all media platforms and line produces at least one hour of a live newscast.
- Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web
- Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business and financial objectives
- Manage news room, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
- Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices
- Responsible for successful marketing of projects and adherence to budget
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV/film or the equivalent
- At least 5 years’ experience in television or radio broadcast/production
- Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
- Detail oriented
- Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
- Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
- Utilize state-of-the-art television technology
Pay Range: $40,000-$45,000 salary plan
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.
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About this role
Summary
Supervises news content, manages newsroom, and defines strategy for broadcasts.
Job title
Executive Producer
Experience level
5+ years
Minimum experience
5+ years exp
Industry
media
Location requirements
Peoria, IL; no remote work allowed.
Salary
$40k–$45k
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
video journalismnews judgmenteditorial processbroadcast technologycommunication
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
newsbroadcastmediacontent management
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Peoria, IL, USA
On-site City