Digital News Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Fresno, CA

3d

About The Position

The Digital Producer leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods, processes and tactics; as well as in creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air. Develops and leads winning strategy for station content Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines Use our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television Determines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions Pitches on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetings Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts Shoots and edits content for on-air and digital Produces reports for all platforms Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality Builds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials. Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms Performs other duties as assigned Finds new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers

Requirements

• Degree in journalism
• Daily newspaper or news site experience required
• Live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
• Proficiency in Associated Press style
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
• Proficiency in Dreamweaver
• Proficiency in Basic HTML

Nice To Haves

• CSS skills
• Flash skills
• Other relevant technology skills

Responsibilities

• Leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example
• Provides training in methods, processes and tactics for creating/editing original content
• Develops and leads winning strategy for station content
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation
• Uses Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television
• Determines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at functions
• Pitches on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetings
• Checks reference materials to obtain relevant facts
• Shoots and edits content for on-air and digital
• Produces reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Builds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials
• Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Finds new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers
• Maintains a positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments
• Responds positively to feedback

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees