Local News Digital Content Producer — Data-Driven & Engaging

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. seeks a dynamic digital content professional to curate local and enterprise stories, craft compelling homepage layouts, and report rapidly on breaking news.

You will drive audience growth by analyzing traffic patterns, testing headlines, and packaging stories for maximum engagement. The role requires researching, interviewing, and writing original articles, with a knack for SEO and AP Style.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in digital content and journalism.
• Capable of researching, interviewing, and writing original news articles.
• Clever headline writer that gets readers to click.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and AP Style.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to learn new technology quickly, including analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all forms of media and report breaking news quickly.
• Write headlines that boost engagement and clicks.
• Package content to grow page views per visitor and time on site.
• Curate content to generate engagement and repeat visits.
• Produce short videos and select impactful photos.
• Analyze traffic trends to guide daily and long-term content decisions.
• Collaborate with newsroom staff to develop enterprise content and market web content on broadcast.

Skills

News writing

Headline writing

Researching

Interviews

AP Style

SEO best practices

Google Analytics

Team collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Google Analytics

Chartbeat

MS Office

HTML

CSS

Photoshop

Job description

Nexstar Media Group Inc. seeks a dynamic digital content professional to curate local and enterprise stories, craft compelling homepage layouts, and report rapidly on breaking news.

You will drive audience growth by analyzing traffic patterns, testing headlines, and packaging stories for maximum engagement. The role requires researching, interviewing, and writing original articles, with a knack for SEO and AP Style.