Digital Desk Producer

Nexstar Media; California; Presencial; USD 33.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nexstar Media seeks an experienced news coordinator to manage daily coverage across broadcast, digital, and our streaming app. You will balance assignment desk duties with creating digital segments and shaping our streaming presence in line with the FOX 5/KUSI brand.

You will organize stories, dispatch field crews, and drive original streaming content while guiding best practices across platforms and collaborating with partners to maximize audience engagement.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a top 50 market newsroom.
• Experience with digital content production (writing, video editing, producing) preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Organize and assign stories for broadcast, digital platforms and streaming app.
• Coordinate field crews to breaking and scheduled news events.
• Monitor scanners, wires, news releases, emails and social media for leads.
• Pitch, write, set up and produce original content for streaming app.
• Plan and produce live or recorded digital-exclusive content.
• Guide newsroom on best practices for streaming app content and publishing.
• Communicate with Nexstar affiliates and partners for collaboration.
• Develop brand-aligned content to maximize engagement on all platforms.
• Keep newsroom informed of breaking news and developing stories.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Editorial judgment

Leadership

Multitasking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field

Herramientas

OBS/VMix

Descripción del empleo

ROLE: Individual will coordinate daily news coverage for broadcast, digital platforms, and the station's new streaming app. The ideal candidate will balance traditional assignment desk duties with content creation, producing digital-only segments and shows, and helping shape the station's streaming presence in alignment with the FOX 5/KUSI brand.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and assign stories for broadcast, digital platforms, and streaming app
• Coordinate and dispatch field crews to breaking and scheduled news events
• Monitor scanners, wires, news releases, emails, and social media for story leads
• Pitch, write, set up and produce original content and recurring segments for streaming app
• Plan and produce live or recorded digital-exclusive content (e.g., interviews, explainers, behind-the-scenes)
• Guide the newsroom on the best practices for live and recorded content for our streaming app, and the publishing of app content to our website and social media
• Guide the newsroom on best practices for the use of streaming software
• Assist with development, planning, and follow-up of news stories for all platforms
• Keep the newsroom informed of breaking news and developing stories throughout the day
• Communicate with Nexstar affiliates, FOX News Edge, and content partners for story sharing and collaboration
• Develop compelling, brand-aligned content to maximize engagement on all platforms
• Answer phones, vet story tips, and maintain daily news logs
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience in a top 50 market newsroom
• Experience with digital content production (writing, video editing, producing) preferred
• Familiarity with the San Diego region is a plus
• Understanding of multi-platform news strategies, audience engagement trends

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify compelling, audience-focused stories
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure
• Must be comfortable taking a leadership role while collaborating across teams
• Must be knowledgeable about OBS/VMix or similar streaming tools
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving news environment
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and overnights as needed

Compensation starting at $28.85/hr commensurate with experience and skill level.

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