Digital Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. seeks a Digital Producer to transition the newsroom to a multi-platform environment and lead daily digital content production. Responsibilities include scripting, shooting, editing, and publishing for on-air and online use, with emphasis on social media engagement and brand consistency.

The role requires a journalism degree and web/video editing proficiency, plus experience with AP style and digital tools. On-site work in St. Louis is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism or equivalent experience in daily or web newsrooms.
• Proficiency in AP style, editing, and newsroom workflow.
• Experience with social platforms and basic web tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produces and edits digital content for on-air and online platforms.
• Develops digital campaigns to promote stations and specials.
• Writes stories for the web and social channels with clear attribution.
• Leads training on new methods, processes and tactics for the newsroom.

Skills

Social media strategy

Editorial judgement

Video editing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Dreamweaver

HTML/CSS

Job description

## Digital ProducerApplylocations: MO-St. Louis;2250 Ball Drive (Tribune-KTVI/KPLR)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ-42274The Digital Producer leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods, processes and tactics; as well as in creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air.* Develops and leads winning strategy for station content* Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms* Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines* Use our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television* Determines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly* Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information* Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions* Pitches on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetings* Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts* Shoots and edits content for on-air and digital* Produces reports for all platforms* Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality* Builds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials.* Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms* Performs other duties as assigned* Finds new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers Requirements & Skills:* Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred* Proficiency in Associated Press style, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Basic HTML preferred* CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills is a plus* Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments* Responds positively to feedback