Digital MMJ

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a digital journalist to rapidly report news and craft original web content. You will collaborate with local and regional teams to identify compelling angles and distribute reporting across markets tailored to audience interests.

You will develop sources, shoot multimedia as needed, and leverage social media to promote stories while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2 years of experience creating content for the web.
• Proficient in AP style and newsroom workflows.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable conducting interviews with local sources.
• Able to produce multiple web stories daily on diverse topics.
• Familiar with social media's role in reporting and driving traffic.

Responsibilities

• Report news quickly and accurately.
• Craft original content that stands out from competition
• Collaborate with local and regional staff to find angles that resonate in the community
• Find ways to share reporting responsibilities across markets and topics as needed
• Understand types of stories that drive traffic on the web
• Work with management to deliver a content mix that reflects the needs of our audience
• Develop expertise and sources in key audience interest areas
• Shoot photos and video as needed to tell stories in multiple ways
• Utilize social media for reporting and story promotion

Skills

AP style knowledge

Team collaboration

Quick learner

Under pressure / deadlines

Self-motivated / competitive

Interviewing with local sources

Breaking news on the web

Multiple daily web stories

HTML/CSS/Photoshop

Social media for reporting

Schedule flexibility

Measuring success / analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HTML/CSS

Photoshop

Job description

Position Responsibilities

• Report news quickly and accurately
• Be able to craft original content that stands out from competition
• Collaborate with local and regional staff to find angles that resonate in the community
• Find ways to share reporting responsibilities across markets and topics as needed
• Understand types of stories that drive traffic on the web
• Work with management to deliver a content mix that reflects the needs of our audience
• Develop expertise and sources in key audience interest areas
• Shoot photos and video as needed to tell stories in multiple ways
• Utilize social media for reporting and story promotion

Skill/Experience Requirements

• 2 years of experience creating content for the web
• Knowledge of AP style
• Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator
• Ability to quickly learn new things and adapt to change
• Thrives under pressure and able to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and competitive
• Comfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sources
• Ability to be fast and first at breaking news on the web
• Able to deliver multiple stories for the web each day on a wide range of topics
• Familiar with contact information for various agencies to obtain information as quickly as possible.
• Understand social media's importance in reporting stories and delivering traffic
• Some schedule flexibility (nights, weekends)
• Regularly meets measurements of success
• Proficiency in MS Office a must; HTML, CSS and Photoshop experience a plus

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America", popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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.