Content Producer, Nexstar Content Desk
About The Position
The Nexstar Content Desk Producer identifies, produces, curates, and distributes high-value content across Nexstar’s local newsrooms, NewsNation, The Hill, and other Nexstar platforms. The role brings local content to national audiences through digital, CTV, social media, streaming, and broadcast channels, and requires moving quickly among news gathering, writing, video production, live coverage, and content distribution. Working with the Nexstar Content Desk and company partners, the producer monitors breaking and developing news, identifies content from local stations, produces digital and broadcast material, coordinates live events, and distributes content to newsrooms across the company. The position may require overnight, weekend, and holiday hours based on Content Desk needs, and the employee must be located near a Nexstar Broadcast station.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 2–5 years of experience in broadcast/digital news.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple assignments.
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with non-linear editing systems and digital news gathering tools, such as OBS, vMix, and CMS platforms.
- Understanding of digital news production, including headlines, SEO, social distribution, and audience engagement.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with newsrooms across the country.
- Flexibility to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to sit for extended periods, use standard office equipment, and communicate effectively in person and electronically.
- Ability to make independent decisions and work in a collaborative newsroom environment.
- Ability to lift and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with live streaming and CTV production.
Responsibilities
- Maintain daily event schedules and monitor news developments.
- Research and analyze information to ensure complete and accurate reporting.
- Route live feeds, ingest video, and distribute content to Nexstar stations.
- Monitor and edit news events, press conferences, and interviews for broadcast and digital use.
- Write and edit scripts for broadcast, digital, and CTV platforms, with attention to accuracy and clarity.
- Edit video for vo/sots, packages, and long-form content.
- Develop enterprise story ideas and pitch content relevant to local audiences.
- Publish and distribute content across websites, apps, CTV, and social media platforms.
- Collaborate with the Content Desk team and Nexstar partners, including NewsNation and The Hill.
- Ensure all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with multiple plan options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Paid parental leave
- Life insurance
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Job Type
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