Local Digital News Producer – Fast-Paced & Data-Driven

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Digital Content Producer for woodtv.com in Grand Rapids. The role centers on producing 3-5 locally focused stories per day, editing broadcast copy for digital standards, and curating content from wire services.

You will help drive homepage layouts driven by analytics and audience interests. The position also involves publishing reporter verticals, fronting verticals occasionally, and promoting content on social media while collaborating with the digital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field with focus on digital content creation preferred.
• Engaging headline writer.
• Capable of researching, interviewing and writing original news articles.
• Knowledge of AP Stylebook, social media audiences and SEO.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities.
• Strong news judgement.
• Enjoys working with a team and has excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong communicator.
• Proficiency in MS Office and WordPress.
• A desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Publish 3-5 stories per shift (quick-hits, breaking news and reported pieces).
• Drive website traffic by utilizing best practices related to distribution strategies and audience engagement data.
• Edit reporter content and package it for web.
• Curate and aggregate a steady stream of interesting content based on analytics and visitor interests.
• Promote and distribute news content on social media.
• Contribute to long-term and special digital projects.
• Build a positive working relationship with digital director, digital executive producer and newsroom staff.
• Ability to work under pressure during breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Responsibly and respectfully interact online and over the phone with community members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engaging headline writer

Strong multi-tasking abilities

Strong news judgement

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

WordPress

MS Office

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Digital Content Producer for woodtv.com in Grand Rapids. The role centers on producing 3-5 locally focused stories per day, editing broadcast copy for digital standards, and curating content from wire services.

You will help drive homepage layouts driven by analytics and audience interests. The position also involves publishing reporter verticals, fronting verticals occasionally, and promoting content on social media while collaborating with the digital