Digital Producer

MO-Kansas City;3030 Summit (Tribune-WDAF)

Full time

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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

• Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms

• Shoots and edits content for digital

• Produces reports for all platforms

• Reviews copy and corrects   errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines

• Executes winning strategy for station content

• Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms

• 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

• 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, internal files, internal resources, public records, official social media accounts, and other reliable sources to obtain relevant facts

• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

• Builds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials

• 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, and Adobe products: Photoshop, Express, Premiere

• Working knowledge of ENPS and the ability to identify content opportunities that can be adapted across broadcast, digital and social platforms

• CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills are a plus

• Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments

• Respond 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.