Digital & Streaming News Desk Producer

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

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in San Diego seeks an energetic News Editor to coordinate daily coverage across broadcast, digital platforms, and our streaming app. The ideal candidate balances assignment desk duties with content creation and helps shape our streaming presence to align with the FOX 5/KUSI brand.

We value strong editorial judgment, leadership, and multi-platform storytelling. Flexibility, including weekends and overnights, and collaboration across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify compelling, audience-focused stories.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Able to lead while collaborating across teams.
• Familiarity with OBS/VMix or similar streaming tools.
• Experience with multi-platform news strategies and audience engagement trends.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications preferred.
• 3+ years in a top 50 market newsroom.

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 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.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications

Tools

OBS/VMix

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in San Diego seeks an energetic News Editor to coordinate daily coverage across broadcast, digital platforms, and our streaming app. The ideal candidate balances assignment desk duties with content creation and helps shape our streaming presence to align with the FOX 5/KUSI brand.

We value strong editorial judgment, leadership, and multi-platform storytelling. Flexibility, including weekends and overnights, and collaboration across teams are essential.