Digital Content & Creative Specialist

Nexstar Media; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media is seeking an entry-level Digital Content & Creative Specialist to bring client ideas to life through engaging digital content for local businesses. You will craft social graphics, digital ads and short-form video, adapting content for various platforms while learning current trends in a fast-paced team setting.

The role offers hands-on experience across graphic design, social media, video, promotions and digital marketing, with the opportunity to build a portfolio and grow

Qualifications

• Foundational skills in graphic design, social content, video editing or digital marketing.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or similar tools through work, school, internships or personal projects.
• Familiarity with major social platforms and short-form video.
• Basic writing, communication and time-management skills.
• Comfort working with a team, receiving feedback and managing multiple assignments.
• A portfolio or work samples demonstrating creative ability.

Responsibilities

• Create digital ads, social graphics, promotional materials and basic campaign assets.
• Create and edit short-form video for social and digital platforms.
• Resize, adapt and repurpose content for different platforms and audiences.
• Support social calendars, digital contests, promotions and lead-generation campaigns.
• Work with Account Executives to develop client ideas, mockups and presentations.
• Maintain templates and examples while learning current digital trends and best practices.
• And other duties as assigned.

Skills

Graphic design

Social content

Video editing

Digital marketing

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

We are seeking an entry-level Digital Content & Creative Specialist to help bring client ideas to life through engaging digital content and campaign materials. Working closely with Account Executives, this role will create and adapt social graphics, digital ads, short-form video, promotional materials and other assets for local businesses. The ideal candidate is a creative self‑starter who is organized, open to feedback and eager to learn in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. This position offers hands‑on experience across graphic design, social media, video, promotions and digital marketing, with opportunities to build a portfolio and grow creative and client‑facing skills.

What You'll Do

• Create digital ads, social graphics, promotional materials and basic campaign assets.
• Create and edit short‑form video for social and digital platforms.
• Resize, adapt and repurpose content for different platforms and audiences.
• Support social calendars, digital contests, promotions and lead‑generation campaigns.
• Work with Account Executives to develop client ideas, mockups and presentations.
• Maintain templates and examples while learning current digital trends and best practices.

And other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an organized, collaborative and curious candidate with creative ability, strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

• Foundational skills in graphic design, social content, video editing or digital marketing.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or similar tools through work, school, internships or personal projects.
• Familiarity with major social platforms and short‑form video.
• Basic writing, communication and time‑management skills.
• Comfort working with a team, receiving feedback and managing multiple assignments.
• A portfolio or work samples demonstrating creative ability.