Multiplatform News Content Producer & Host

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC4 Utah is seeking a dynamic Content Producer to drive content across television, digital, social media, and streaming platforms. The hybrid role combines responsibilities of a newscast producer, digital news producer, assignment editor, and streaming content creator.

The position oversees daily news gathering, coordinates with reporters and photojournalists, monitors breaking news, and helps generate original content for News4Utah+.

Qualifications

• Strong news judgment and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of social media strategy, SEO, audience analytics, and AP Style.
• Comfortable conducting interviews and appearing on camera when needed.
• Creative thinker with a finger on the pulse of entertainment, internet culture, and streaming trends.
• Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator
• Ability to adapt quickly to breaking news and changing priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office a must; HTML, CSS and Photoshop experience a plus
• Seeks out new technology in a fast-evolving industry
• Work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends

Responsibilities

• Strive to be #1 on ABC4's television newscasts, digital and streaming platforms 24 hours/day
• Report news quickly and accurately
• Be able to craft original content that stands out from competition
• Must be able to independently produce a television newscast to air on ABC4 news following training
• Program News4Utah+, ABC4's streaming app for Roku, Apple TV, Samsung TV and Fire TV
• Coordinate daily newsroom coverage and assignments across television, streaming, and digital platforms.
• Book guests, schedule interviews, and maintain relationships with local sources and public information officers.
• Ability to host streaming shows on varied topics
• Write articles, breaking news updates, and digital content that drives audience engagement.
• Develop, produce, and manage original video series for News4Utah+.
• Oversee content calendars, production timelines, and distribution strategies.
• Create and execute social media campaigns to grow audience reach and engagement.
• Ensure all content meets ABC4’s editorial standards, journalistic ethics, and production quality expectations.

Skills

Strong news judgment

Social media strategy

AP Style knowledge

Interviews on camera

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Audition

HTML/CSS

Photoshop

Job description

ABC4 Utah is seeking a dynamic Content Producer to drive content across television, digital, social media, and streaming platforms. The hybrid role combines responsibilities of a newscast producer, digital news producer, assignment editor, and streaming content creator.

The position oversees daily news gathering, coordinates with reporters and photojournalists, monitors breaking news, and helps generate original content for News4Utah+.