Data-Driven Local News Content Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Ghent (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Ghent, WV is seeking a digital content journalist to update local website, curate high-performing content, and craft homepage layouts driven by data.

You will help report news from quick-hit local stories to breaking news while serving as steward of our brands. Responsibilities include monitoring media, writing headlines, packaging content for page views, curating streams, producing short videos, and promoting content on social media.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in digital content and journalism.
• Capable of researching, interviewing, and writing original news articles.
• Clever headline writer that gets readers to click.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities and quick decision making.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and AP Style.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn new technology quickly and independently.
• Strong communication skills and traffic/pipeline awareness.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics; Chartbeat a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office; HTML/CSS and Photoshop a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all forms of media and report breaking news and trends to grow local traffic.
• Write compelling headlines to increase engagement and clicks.
• Package content to maximize page views per visitor and time on site.
• Curate and promote a steady stream of interesting content.
• Tell stories through videos and strong photography choices.
• Analyze website traffic to guide daily and long-term content decisions.
• Collaborate with newsroom staff and management to showcase content on broadcast.
• Promote and distribute news content on social media.

Skills

Digital content

Journalism

SEO

AP Style

Google Analytics

Storytelling

Video production

Photo editing

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

HTML/CSS basics

Tools

MS Office

Photoshop

Chartbeat

Google Analytics

HTML/CSS basics

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Ghent, WV is seeking a digital content journalist to update local website, curate high-performing content, and craft homepage layouts driven by data.

You will help report news from quick-hit local stories to breaking news while serving as steward of our brands. Responsibilities include monitoring media, writing headlines, packaging content for page views, curating streams, producing short videos, and promoting content on social media.