Data-Driven Local News Digital Producer

Nexstar Media

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Nexstar Media in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Digital Content Journalist to update local website, curate high-performing content, and craft homepage layouts driven by data. You will report news from quick local stories to breaking news and enterprise reports, building a loyal local audience by responding to traffic patterns and audience interest.

You’ll write clear headlines, package content for social and broadcast, and collaborate with newsroom staff to grow page views and engagement while using

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.
  • Organized, technical problem solver and quick decision maker.
  • Knowledge of SEO best practices and AP Style.
  • Enjoys working in teams and has excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ease with/ability to learn new technology independently and quickly.
  • Strong communicator.
  • Some schedule flexibility (nights, weekends).
  • Regularly meets measurements of success.
  • Strong understanding of Google Analytics; Chartbeat experience a plus.
  • Proficiency in MS Office; HTML, CSS and Photoshop experience a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor all forms of media and report breaking news stories to grow engagement.
  • Write headlines that grow audience and engagement.
  • Prioritize content to maximize page views per visitor and time on site using analytics.
  • Curate and promote content to generate engagement and repeat site visitation.
  • Tell stories using short videos and strong photos.
  • Evaluate traffic trends to guide daily and long-term content decisions.
  • Collaborate with newsroom staff and management on enterprise content and brand promotion.
  • Promote and distribute news content on social media.

Skills

Headline writing
Audience engagement
SEO best practices
Google Analytics
Team collaboration
News reporting
HTML/CSS basic
Photos/Video selection
Time management

Tools

MS Office
Google Analytics
Chartbeat
Photoshop

Job description

Nexstar Media in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Digital Content Journalist to update local website, curate high-performing content, and craft homepage layouts driven by data. You will report news from quick local stories to breaking news and enterprise reports, building a loyal local audience by responding to traffic patterns and audience interest.

You’ll write clear headlines, package content for social and broadcast, and collaborate with newsroom staff to grow page views and engagement while using

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