Digital Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Kansas City, MO

45d

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 corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines Use our xocial 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 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 meetings Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts Shoots and edits content for 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.
Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments.
Respond positively to feedback.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop preferred.
CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the transition from broadcast-focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms.
Provide training in methods, processes, and tactics for creating/editing original content.
Develop and lead winning strategy for station content.
Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation.
Use social media and website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television.
Determine a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly.
Research and analyze background information related to news stories.
Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at functions.
Pitch on-brand local and trending stories.
Check reference materials to obtain relevant facts.
Shoot and edit content for digital platforms.
Produce reports for all platforms.
Ensure all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Build and calendar digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials.
Write stories for the web and other digital platforms.
Find new ways to use social media and the website to engage with viewers.
Perform other duties as assigned.