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Digital Producer

Nexstar Media Group

Wheeling, WVFull-timeSeen 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Wheeling, WV
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The WTRF Digital Producer leads the transition to a multiplatform newsroom by modeling digital methods and creating and editing original content beyond on-air production. The role develops station content strategy, produces reports for broadcast and digital platforms, writes web stories, and uses social media and the website to engage viewers and promote local programming. It also provides training and supports editorial quality and journalistic integrity.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Social Media PlatformsCopy EditingEditorial StyleDigital CampaignsWeb WritingJournalismDaily News PublishingAssociated Press StyleAdobe PhotoshopDreamweaverBasic HTMLCSSFlashTeamworkCooperationFeedback Responsiveness

Qualifications

Journalism DegreeDaily Newspaper or News Site ExperienceLive Web Samples or Print Pages

Full job description

WV, Wheeling

Full time

REQ-40285

The WTRF 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 & Skills:

  • 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

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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