Digital Executive Producer

Nexstar Media Group•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

KXRM Fox 21 has an immediate opening for an experienced Digital Executive Producer to join our team. This is an extremely rare opportunity in a beautiful city with a wonderful quality of life. We are looking for a Digital EP who is passionate about content creation and thrives in a fast-paced newsroom. This role is perfect for someone who can make smart editorial decisions under pressure, and balance breaking news with engaging content.

Requirements

Proven leadership in a digital news environment, with experience managing people and performance
Strong editorial judgment with the ability to lead in a breaking news environment
Track record of driving audience growth through content strategy and execution
Deep understanding of SEO, analytics, and streaming platforms
Experience working across video, streaming, and digital storytelling formats
Ability to influence across teams and lead without rigid organizational boundaries
Strong communicator who can set expectations and hold teams accountable
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving newsroom environment

Nice To Haves

Track record of digital and social media growth
At least 3 years of experience in both a broadcast and digital setting

Responsibilities

Set the vision, standards, and daily expectations for digital and social performance
Manage editorial oversight on all digital and social platforms
Develop new digital strategies
Work with anchors, producers, and editors to maintain strict deadlines
Serve as a key voice in daily editorial decision-making, alongside broadcast leadership
Create accountability around metrics, content quality, and editorial judgment
Identify gaps and actively train the team in digital video
Ensure digital video plans are present early in story conception, not just at the end
Push for stronger, smarter story framing that works across all platforms
Integrate Digital, Broadcast, and Streaming
Partner with newscast Eps, MMJs, and producers to extend the life of every story
Create seamless workflows between linear, digital, and streaming
Drive the evolution towards vertical video
Eliminate gaps where content is left underutilized or audience opportunities are missed