Digital Producer

DC News Now (WDCW/WDVM) is looking for a video-savvy Digital Producer who thrives in the multiverse of today’s media landscape. We are looking for someone who has a vision for what news and other content can and should be on digital, social, and streaming platforms. If you’re outside of the box, we want to hear from you!DC News Now digital producers are leaders in the newsroom. They enterprise and develop quality content that follows the highest journalistic standards and provides a rich experience for our audience. They’re storytellers who are plugged into the community and crush it when it comes to social listening. Digital producers are all about our audience members, whenever and wherever they are, and on whatever device they’re using.The person who joins us in this position will have an audience-first approach in producing and sharing DC News Now content across digital, social, streaming, and linear platforms, including the DC News Now app. We operate as one content team in our newsroom, which means the digital producer will work closely with other content creators including broadcast producers, photojournalists, and reporters.Our digital producers are at the core of the flow of information. They are in continual contact with members of our community and are key in communicating things out to the entire content team.RESPONSIBILITIESProduce audience-first, engaging storytelling through digital articles, videos, social media, push alerts, live streams, and interactive elementsSocial listening: monitor social chatter and track trending stories via Chartbeat, Google Trends, and our social media platforms; report findings to newsroomUrgently and aggressively report news online as it happensFocus on accuracy and balance in stories and social content through copy editing and training of staffProduce, shoot, and/or edit videos for DC News Now digital and streaming platformsDrive website traffic through Search Engine Optimization and/or Generative Engine Optimization best practices, website management, app management, push notifications, and application of advanced social media skillsWork with all newsroom team members on content coverage, digital-broadcast coordination, and social listeningUse digital and social analytics to inform editorial decisionsAssist reporters and anchors in the creation of native social contentImplement best practices on DC News Now digital, streaming, and social media platformsEnsure newsroom upholds journalistic integrity and the DC News Now brand across platformsQUALIFICATIONS1-2 years experience in digital content production preferredAbility to handle multiple tasks and projects effectively under deadline pressureStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organization and time management capabilitiesHigh standard of professionalism and accuracyAudience-focused, solution-oriented approachPositive outlook and enjoyment working in a team environmentVideo editing skills a plusCompensation Range: $28 - $32 (hourly) based upon experienceBenefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. #LI-OnsiteSCAM ALERT: Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at : DC-Washington;2121 Wisconsin Ave NW (Nexstar-WDCW)Type: Full time