Digital content Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Sacramento is seeking a Content Producer to oversee discovery, assignment, and posting of local news stories. You will respond quickly to breaking news via email, phone, and beat calls, and post to fox40.com and FOX40 social channels.

The role requires strong writing, proofreading, copy editing and SEO skills, plus exceptional news judgment and the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
• Proficiency in Associated Press style
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work well under deadline pressure
• Must take an active role in discovering and creating new content for the site, including stories, photos, videos, etc.
• Understanding of SEO and use it effectively to improve website traffic
• Exceptional news judgment
• Attention to detail; copy editing, grammatical and strong writing skills
• Must be able to work autonomously and be self-motivated
• Must have strong people and leadership skills to work with everyone in the newsroom and station

Responsibilities

• Post stories to fox40.com, FOX40 social media sites and FOX40 CTV Apps
• Post to social media accounts using company standards
• Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news and disseminate the information to appropriate newsroom personnel
• Coordinate and dispatch reporters and photographers to execute news coverage
• Conduct beat calls and contact public information officers to gather information
• Must be willing and able to work all shifts, including nights and weekends
• Answer calls from viewers and develop possible story ideas

Skills

AP style

Strong writing

Deadline pressure

Digital storytelling

SEO understanding

News judgment

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Leadership

Social media management

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

Content Producer

FOX40 and fox40.com are continuing to expand our commitment to digital first local journalism. We are looking for someone to join our award‑winning team as a Content Producer, responsible for the discovery, assigning, and posting of news stories. This requires the ability to respond quickly to breaking news, emails, phone calls, and beat calls.

Applicants must be innovative, viewer‑/reader‑focused, and full of creativity. This position requires exceptional writing skills, proofreading and copy‑editing skills, and stellar news judgment, with the ability to react quickly to breaking news. The ideal candidate will be able to multi‑task and work in a high‑stress, fast‑paced environment. This is a great job for a go‑getter.

We are seeking someone with strong social media skills who will be responsible for monitoring and posting relevant content utilizing a variety of social media networks and tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
• Proficiency in Associated Press style
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work well under deadline pressure
• Must take an active role in discovering and creating new content for the site, including stories, photos, videos, etc.
• Understanding of SEO and use it effectively to improve website traffic
• Exceptional news judgment
• Attention to detail; copy editing, grammatical and strong writing skills
• Must be able to work autonomously and be self‑motivated
• Must have strong people and leadership skills to work with everyone in the newsroom and station

Responsibilities

• Post stories to fox40.com, FOX40 social media sites and FOX40 CTV Apps
• Post to social media accounts using company standards
• Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news and disseminate the information to appropriate newsroom personnel
• Coordinate and dispatch reporters and photographers to execute news coverage
• Conduct beat calls and contact public information officers to gather information
• Must be willing and able to work all shifts, including nights and weekends
• Answer calls from viewers and develop possible story ideas

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field is desired
• 3 years’ experience in a working newsroom as either a producer, reporter or assignment editor
• Working knowledge of various social media and digital platforms

Compensation

$24.00+/hour commensurate with experience and skill level

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.

KTXL Fox40 will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if KTXL Fox40 is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.