Digital Content Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc. • Austin, TX

52d

About The Position

The Digital Content Producer lays the foundation for KXAN's digital efforts, constantly keeping our digital platforms updated with the latest breaking news and stories that embrace our in-depth, investigative and First Warning Weather brands. They lead by active daily example, deploying best practices as they create and edit original content. Deploying best practices as they create and edit original content.

Requirements

• Collaborative in approach to idea generation and quality control
• Ease with/ability to learn new technology independently and quickly
• Flexibility to adapt to change
• Thrives under deadline pressure
• Self-motivated and competitive
• Strong multi-tasking abilities
• Responds positively to feedback
• Strong communicator
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and AP Style
• Strong understanding of an analytics systems; Chartbeat and Adobe Analytics experience a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft workspaces; HTML, CSS and Photoshop experience a plus
• Schedule flexibility (may include nights, weekends)

Responsibilities

• Take charge of KXAN's digital efforts during their shift, including KXAN.com, the KXAN News App, KXAN+ connected TV apps and KXAN social platforms. Curates the KXAN.com homepage.
• Cover breaking news with accuracy and speed on multiple platforms to reach the most people.
• Prioritize, create and curate content, using pageviews and video views as a measure of success.
• Learn information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance. Analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information. Determine a story's emphasis, length, format and multimedia elements, and organizes material accordingly.
• Pitch on-brand local and trending stories in addition to covering news of the day.
• Review copy and will correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines. Curate content from sister stations and other news feeds for the site. Share and distribute relevant and high-performing content to sister stations. Clip and publish video for kxan.com and other platforms
• Demonstrate expert understanding of various platforms, including Facebook, X, Instagram and others, with the ability to share content creatively on them.
• Ensure all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Learn the means and mechanisms of the assignment desk and how it integrates with digital delivery. Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees