Content Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

ABC4 Utah is seeking a dynamic and motivated Content Producer to drive content across television, digital, social media, and streaming platforms. This hybrid role combines responsibilities associated with a newscast producer, digital news producer, assignment editor, and streaming content creator. The role is suited to a news-driven storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

The Content Producer oversees daily news gathering, coordinates coverage with reporters and photojournalists, monitors breaking news, and creates original content for News4Utah+, ABC4’s streaming platform. Following training, the producer will also be able to back up traditional newscast production. The position contributes audience-focused content for broadcast, digital, and social media and develops and produces original video, podcast, and streaming content from concept through completion.

Requirements

• Strong news judgment and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of social media strategy, SEO, audience analytics, and AP Style.
• Comfort conducting interviews and appearing on camera when needed.
• Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator.
• Ability to adapt quickly to breaking news and changing priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Creativity, flexibility, and a passion for producing compelling content that informs and engages audiences across ABC4 platforms.

Nice To Haves

• HTML, CSS, and Photoshop experience.
• A creative perspective on entertainment, internet culture, and streaming trends.
• Interest in seeking out new technology in a fast-evolving industry.

Responsibilities

• Strive to lead ABC4’s television newscasts, digital platforms, and streaming platforms.
• Report news quickly and accurately.
• Craft original content that stands out from the competition.
• Independently produce an ABC4 television newscast following training.
• Program News4Utah+, ABC4’s streaming app for Roku, Apple TV, Samsung TV, and Fire TV.
• Coordinate daily newsroom coverage and assignments across television, streaming, and digital platforms.
• Book guests, schedule interviews, and maintain relationships with local sources and public information officers.
• Host streaming shows on varied topics.
• Write articles, breaking news updates, and digital content that drives audience engagement.
• Develop, produce, and manage original video series for News4Utah+.
• Oversee content calendars, production timelines, and distribution strategies.
• Create and execute social media campaigns to grow audience reach and engagement.
• Ensure content meets ABC4’s editorial standards, journalistic ethics, and production quality expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed