Digital Executive Producer

Nexstar Media Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(K)

Job summary

Fox 21/KXRM is seeking an accomplished Digital Executive Producer to lead digital and social content, balancing breaking news with engaging storytelling in a fast-paced newsroom.

You will set standards for digital performance, supervise multi-platform content, and drive strategies that grow audiences while upholding editorial judgment and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a digital news environment with people management.
• Strong editorial judgment for breaking news leadership.
• Track record of driving audience growth through content strategy and execution.
• Deep understanding of SEO, analytics, and streaming platforms.
• Experience across video, streaming, and digital storytelling formats.
• Ability to influence across teams and lead without rigid organizational boundaries.
• Strong communicator who can set expectations and hold teams accountable.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving newsroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision, standards, and daily expectations for digital and social performance.
• Manage editorial oversight on all digital and social platforms.
• Develop new digital strategies.
• Work with anchors, producers, and editors to maintain strict deadlines.
• Serve as a key voice in daily editorial decision-making, alongside broadcast leadership.
• Create accountability around metrics, content quality, and editorial judgment.
• Identify gaps and actively train the team in digital video.
• Ensure digital video plans are present early in story conception, not just at the end.
• Push for stronger, smarter story framing that works across all platforms.
• Partner with newscast Eps, MMJs, and producers to extend the life of every story.
• Create seamless workflows between linear, digital, and streaming.
• Drive the evolution towards vertical video.
• Eliminate gaps where content is left underutilized or audience opportunities are missed.

Skills

Digital news leadership

Editorial judgment

Audience growth

SEO analytics

Video & streaming

Cross-platform collaboration

Communication & accountability

Fast-paced newsroom

Job description

DIGITAL EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

KXRM Fox 21 has an immediate opening for an experienced Digital Executive Producer to join our team. This is an extremely rare opportunity in a beautiful city with a wonderful quality of life.

We are looking for a Digital EP who is passionate about content creation and thrives in a fast-paced newsroom. This role is perfect for someone who can make smart editorial decisions under pressure, and balance breaking news with engaging content.

Core Responsibilities

• Set the vision, standards, and daily expectations for digital and social performance
• Manage editorial oversight on all digital and social platforms
• Develop new digital strategies
• Work with anchors, producers, and editors to maintain strict deadlines
• Serve as a key voice in daily editorial decision-making, alongside broadcast leadership
• Create accountability around metrics, content quality, and editorial judgment
• Identify gaps and actively train the team in digital video
• Ensure digital video plans are present early in story conception, not just at the end
• Push for stronger, smarter story framing that works across all platforms

Integrate Digital, Broadcast, and Streaming

• Partner with newscast Eps, MMJs, and producers to extend the life of every story
• Create seamless workflows between linear, digital, and streaming
• Drive the evolution towards vertical video
• Eliminate gaps where content is left underutilized or audience opportunities are missed

Basic Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a digital news environment, with experience managing people and performance
• Strong editorial judgment with the ability to lead in a breaking news environment
• Track record of driving audience growth through content strategy and execution
• Deep understanding of SEO, analytics, and streaming platforms
• Experience working across video, streaming, and digital storytelling formats
• Ability to influence across teams and lead without rigid organizational boundaries
• Strong communicator who can set expectations and hold teams accountable
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving newsroom environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record of digital and social media growth
• At least 3 years of experience in both a broadcast and digital setting

Salary Range

$60K, based on experience

Fox21-KXRM/SOCO CW-KXTU is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED

Fox21-KXRM/SOCO CW-KXTU values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check.

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