Digital Desk Producer

Nexstar Media Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group in San Diego seeks a Newsroom Producer to coordinate daily coverage across broadcast, digital, and streaming apps. You will balance assignment desk duties with content creation and help shape our streaming presence in line with FOX 5/KUSI branding.

You will organize stories, coordinate crews, produce digital-only segments, and guide best practices for streaming content across platforms while maintaining strong editorial judgment under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in a top 50 market newsroom.
• Experience with digital content production (writing, video editing, producing) is preferred.
• Familiarity with the San Diego region is a plus.
• Understanding of multi-platform news strategies and audience engagement.

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, 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 best practices for live and recorded content for 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

Skills

Editorial judgment

Organizational multitasking

Leadership across teams

Under pressure decisions

Verbal and written communication

Flexible hours

Story vetting and logs

Education

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

Minimum 3 years experience in a top 50 market newsroom

Experience with digital content production (writing, video editing, producing)

Tools

OBS/VMix or similar streaming tools

Job description

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

• 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.