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Nexstar Media Group

Associate Producer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

... on weekends or during off-hours. This role works closely with Producers, Directors, Anchors ... Research stories using the internet, video archives, and newsroom resources * Help showcase big ...

WOWK-TV

Associate Producer

Chicago, IL

$60K - $70K/yr

... on weekends or during offhours. This role works closely with Producers, Directors, Anchors ... Research stories using the internet, video archives, and newsroom resources * Help showcase big ...

Bally's Corporation

Feature Editor

Chicago, IL

... video storage, back-up and archiving * Ability to handle sound design and audio mixing; color ... Must be willing to work weekends, nights and some holidays (schedule built around live sports ...

inlandgroup

Corporate Videographer

Oak Brook, IL

Manage and organize digital assets, video archives, and production files. * Ensure all content ... Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support production schedules and special ...

Tribune Media

Associate Producer

Chicago, IL

$60K - $70K/yr

... on weekends or during offhours. This role works closely with Producers, Directors, Anchors ... Research stories using the internet, video archives, and newsroom resources * Help showcase big ...

Bally's Corporation

Feature Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site

... video storage, back-up and archiving * Ability to handle sound design and audio mixing; color ... Must be willing to work weekends, nights and some holidays (schedule built around live sports ...

Amplio Systems

Field Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$70K/yr

Maintain accurate redlines and configuration files in the project archive * Deliver owner training ... Provide weekend or after-hours support as scheduled during critical milestones Qualifications * 2 ...

Amplio Systems

Field Engineer

Schaumburg, IL

Maintain accurate redlines and configuration files in the project archive * Deliver owner training ... Provide weekend or after-hours support as scheduled during critical milestones Qualifications * 2 ...

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How much do weekend video archivist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend video archivist in Chicago, IL is $74,975.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,100.00 and $86,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Video Archivist vs Part-Time Video Archivist?

AspectWeekend Video ArchivistPart-Time Video Archivist
CredentialsRelevant experience, sometimes certifications in media or archivingSimilar credentials, often overlapping with weekend roles
Work EnvironmentMedia companies, archives, museums, often during weekendsSimilar settings, flexible hours, including weekends or evenings
Industry UsageCommon in media, broadcasting, and archival institutionsUsed across similar industries, often interchangeable with weekend roles
Search & ComparisonOften compared based on schedule and hours workedSimilar search intent, focusing on part-time scheduling

The Weekend Video Archivist typically works during weekends, focusing on archiving media content in media or archival institutions. The Part-Time Video Archivist may work flexible hours, including weekends, but is not limited to weekends only. Both roles require similar skills and credentials, with the main difference being the specific scheduling and hours worked.

What are the most commonly searched types of Video Archivist jobs in Chicago, IL?

The most popular types of Video Archivist jobs in Chicago, IL are:

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Associate Producer

Nexstar Media Group

Chicago, IL • On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Nexstar Media Group rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 105 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 76 rated media

Job description

We're looking for an Associate Producer who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom and is excited to help build compelling, competitive newscasts in Chicago and its surrounding communities. If you love collaboration, value feedback, and understand that strong television news is a true team sport - especially when news doesn't stop on weekends or during off-hours.
This role works closely with Producers, Directors, Anchors, Reporters, and Digital teams to stack, write, and edit video for daily newscasts and local programming. You'll play a key role in shaping our storytelling, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strong visual presentation under deadline pressure.
Responsibilities:
  • Assist with multiple production needs across broadcast and digital platforms
  • Stack, write, and edit content for multiple newscasts during a shift
  • Collaborate with reporters on scripts, packages, and live shots
  • Contribute to editorial decision-making, including graphics and visual elements, particularly during breaking news
  • Research stories using the internet, video archives, and newsroom resources
  • Help showcase big stories in a clear, compelling, and visually engaging way
  • Edit video and assist in producing new or expanded newscasts
  • Post stories and segments to digital platforms as assigned
  • Serve as a fill-in Producer when needed
  • Always maintain ethical journalism practices and newsroom content standards

Requirements:
  • Minimum of three (3) years of newsroom experience in a television news environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/Film, or equivalent experience
  • Strong writing skills with excellent grammar, attention to detail, and sound news judgment
  • Ability to work under deadline pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Strong understanding of visual, written, and verbal storytelling
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with producers, reporters, anchors, photographers, digital, production, and engineering teams
  • Strong sense of journalistic integrity and understanding of audience needs and expectations
  • Knowledge of brand-building directives and newsroom standards
  • A team-first mindset with a willingness to learn, adapt, and support the newsroom
  • Flexibility to work weekends and varied shifts as newsroom demands require

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SALARY RANGE: $60K - $70K Annualized - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level
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, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
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:@wreg.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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About Nexstar Media Group

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Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest local broadcast television group in the United States and one of the world’s leading diversified media companies. In June 2023, Nexstar marked 27 years of excellence in local programming and service since Perry A. Sook founded the company. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) and their related low power and digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or more than 68% of all U.S. television households. Coupled with a growing portfolio of digital media marketing, advertising and content management platforms, Nexstar delivers powerful and innovative digital solutions and services to local and national media companies, advertisers, agencies and brands.

Industry

Broadcasting

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1996

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