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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

KGET in Bakersfield is seeking an experienced Streaming Television Producer to lead our streaming news platform. The role requires envisioning streaming opportunities for broadcast stories and shepherding those stories onto our CTV channel, collaborating with reporters and newsroom staff to create a cohesive 24/7 streaming experience.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong grasp of traditional broadcast news, plus a creative approach to building and sustaining a robust streaming presence across

Qualifications

• Experience in traditional broadcast news.
• Creative understanding of streaming television and its potential.
• Ability to shepherd stories onto a CTV platform.

Responsibilities

• Produce shows and content, handling technical aspects of creating episodes and getting them into the app, while promoting KGET+ across platforms.
• Curate and promote a steady stream of engaging content to drive repeat site visitation.
• Balance local and Nexstar content into a 24/7 streaming schedule to maximize audience.

Job description

KGET in Bakersfield is looking for an experienced, imaginative producer to lead our streaming news platform.

The ideal candidate will have experience with traditional broadcast news, a creative understanding of the potential of streaming television, and the ability to bring that understanding to fruition.

We want to build that streaming channel into an institution equal to our legacy No. 1 broadcast channel.

We’re looking for someone who can routinely envision the streaming potential of broadcast stories and then shepherd those stories – and those reporters – onto our CTV platform.

We’re looking for someone who has the technical know-how to combine several broadcast stories into a single CTV show.

Is that you?

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Collegiality: work at KGET, recognize and practice teamwork and cooperation as a core value.
• Producing shows and content, being an expert in the technical aspects of creating episodes and getting them into the app, and helping promote KGET+ and its shows across platforms.
• Curating and aggregating a steady stream of interesting content packaged and promoted to generate engagement and repeat site visitation.
• Familiarizing yourself with all available Nexstar streaming shows; recognizing which would be of greatest interest to our particular audience; balancing local and Nexstar content into a 24/7 schedule that draws the biggest audience.
• Monitoring all forms of media (print, TV, digital, blogs and social) and being the quickest to report breaking news stories and be on the hunt for exclusive and/or trending content that will grow engagement and drive loyal, local traffic.
• Understanding different ways to tell a story, particularly producing short videos and choosing great photos.
• Building positive working relationships with newsroom staff and management, working collaboratively on enterprise content, and creating opportunities to market web content on broadcast.
• Training station members in streaming studio operations.
• Overseeing the streaming studios production calendar.
• Working with engineering on issues/needs for streaming studios.
• Assisting the News Director in hiring, as needed.
• Ability to work flexible hours, as needed.
• Additional tasks as needed.

Typical Day

• The Streaming Television Producer will attend local editorial meetings as needed/assigned. He or she will have familiarity with local, regional, and national content and use data to make decisions on what stories to publish and how to showcase them on KGET+. He or she will take stories from newsroom and digital reporters and help package the content for optimal engagement.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The Streaming Television Producer must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co‑workers, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Streaming Television Producer must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Pay Range

$20 - $23.50 per hour, depending on experience.