Digital Content Producer/Assignment Desk Editor

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Research, find, and confirm news stories for broadcast and digital
• Work inside fast-paced newsroom, contribute to the editorial process and make sound decisions in breaking news situations
• Take an active role in discovering and creating news content, including stories, photos, videos, etc.
• Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices
• Write, produce and edit material that appeals to target audiences
• Perform duties as an assignment editor, monitoring police scanners, booking guests and assigning reporters and photographers
• Track and confirm stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services, community groups, and social media
• Research production topics using various information sources and tools
• Push local content to national outlets and other Nexstar Digital platforms across the country

Requirements

• Strong writing, editing, and newsgathering skills
• Proficiency with social media tools and channels
• Ability to collaborate with news managers, reporters, anchors, videographers, producers, promotions, and engineering staff
• Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
• Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity, and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods
• Ability to meet quality standards for service and evaluate customer satisfaction
• Ability to use SEO effectively to improve website traffic
• Proficiency and savvy in social media platforms, tools, and best practices
• Digital video editing skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute 2+ years' experience in digital publishing, television or radio broadcast/production
• Utilize state-of-the-art web and television technology, video and graphics
• Work in a high-stress environment with deadline pressures and flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience
• 2+ years' experience in digital publishing, television or radio broadcast/production (may be substituted with education)

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation of $17+/hour commensurate with experience and skill level