Digital Producer

Nexstar Media Group • Fresno, CA

5d

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, X, Instagram 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. 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. Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. 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
• Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments
• Respond positively to feedback

Nice To Haves

• CSS
• Flash
• other relevant technology skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example.
• Provide training in methods, processes and tactics for creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air.
• Develop and lead winning strategy for station content.
• Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Use Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition.
• Determine a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly.
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information.
• Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions.
• Pitch on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetings.
• Check reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts.
• Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Write stories for the web and other digital platforms.
• Find new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level