Producer I, Digital

Nexstar Media Group • Charleston, WV

106d

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.

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, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Basic HTML preferred.
• CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills is a plus.
• Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments.
• Responds positively to feedback.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree