Digital Streaming Content Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WWLP-TV, part of Nexstar Media Group Inc., is seeking a Digital / Streaming Content Producer to write and develop content for our connected TV channel 22NewsPlus and to help transition our newsroom to multi-platform coverage.

The ideal candidate will produce, edit, host, and co-produce live digital newscasts, deliver accurate stories, and collaborate with reporters and digital teams across platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience with live production systems (vMix, switchers, ENPS, or similar streaming tools).
• Basic knowledge of WordPress, Akta, or similar digital content management systems.
• On-Camera skills and ability.
• Familiarity with delivering content on a regular basis and meeting deadlines.
• Strong communications skills.
• Ability to work alone without supervision on a program or project.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit video content using 22NewsPlus Studio and other tools.
• Ensure all content meets high standards of journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Research and analyze details to provide complete, accurate stories.
• Host 22NewsPlus shows from our streaming studio.
• Arrange interviews with people for exclusive 22NewsPlus shows.
• Self-direct a show through 22NewsPlus Studio setup and coordinate guests.
• Plan content for each day.
• Coordinate with reporters, anchors, and digital teams to ensure breaking news reaches all platforms (22NewsPlus, web, Facebook, YouTube) in real time.
• Monitor social media accounts and post content on our social channels.
• Monitor analytics and viewer behavior to help shape content decisions.
• Keep up to date with local, state, national, and world news.
• Write and edit stories for the web and other digital platforms/channels.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

News writing

AP Style

Live production systems

WordPress / CMS

On-Camera skills

Deadlines

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

vMix

switchers

ENPS

Akta

Job description

The 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. WWLP-TV is looking for a Digital / Streaming Content Producer to write and develop content for our connected TV channel–22NewsPlus.

The ideal candidate will:

• Quickly write accurate, concise, and clear News stories that employ AP Style and are free of typos, grammatical errors, and spelling/punctuation mistakes
• Write and edit scripts, intros, and other program material in a conversational, viewer-friendly style for streaming audiences
• Integrate digital content with broadcast coverage, working with the assignment desk, show producers, and on-air reporters
• Be comfortable with digital technology, managing video livestreams and editing and posting video clips to WWLP.com and WWLP's social media channels
• Serve as a content creator willing to produce stories/segments and host and/or guest host one or more live digital productions on 22NewsPlus
• Assist and co-produce live stream digital newscasts

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit video content using 22NewsPlus Studio and other tools
• Ensure all content meets high standards of journalistic integrity and production quality
• Research and analyze details to provide complete, accurate stories
• Host 22NewsPlus shows from our streaming studio
• Arrange interviews with people for exclusive 22NewsPlus shows
• Self-direct a show through 22NewsPlus Studio setup and coordinate guests for in-studio or remote appearances
• Plan content for each day
• Coordinate with reporters, anchors, and digital teams to ensure breaking news reaches all platforms (22NewsPlus, web, Facebook, YouTube) in real time
• Monitor social media accounts and post content on our social channels
• Monitor analytics and viewer behavior to help shape content decisions
• Keep up to date with local, state, national, and world news
• Write and edit stories for the web and other digital platforms/channels
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Desired Skills

• Experience with or familiarity with live production systems (vMix, switchers, ENPS, or similar streaming tools)
• Basic knowledge of WordPress, Akta, or similar digital content management systems
• On-Camera skills and ability
• Familiarity with delivering content on a regular basis and meeting deadlines
• Strong communications skills
• Ability to work alone without supervision on a program or project

Annual Salary $45,000.00

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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.

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.