NewsNation Digital Content Producer - Weekend Evenings (Chicago or NY)

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

NewsNation is seeking a digital reporter/producer based in Chicago or New York to craft stories that meet high journalistic standards and differentiate our brand. You will create VO/clip videos, write compelling headlines, and push alerts across digital platforms for a national audience.

The role requires 3+ years in news, strong judgment, video and social media experience, and a journalism-related degree or equivalent. Weekend/evening hours are included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working in news as a digital reporter or producer.
• Strong news judgement with national/local appeal.
• Experience working with video and social media.
• Excellent communicator, both oral and written.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising or marketing or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Create stories that maintain our high standards of journalism and differentiate our brand from our competitors.
• Create or clip videos that help viewers and readers understand what matters in news stories.
• Craft compelling headlines, push alerts and social posts while delivering stories that make a difference.
• Edit wire and local network-affiliated content for a national audience to ensure standards for journalistic integrity and production quality are met.
• Showcase broadcast segments for publishing across all digital platforms and social media channels.
• Update NewsNation digital platforms (website, app, email, social) with breaking news and topical news of the day.
• Pitch stories daily and develop multiple ideas off a single news topic that push stories forward.
• Utilize SEO best practices.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule and assignments as network’s needs evolve.

Skills

Strong news judgement

Video experience

Social media

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism/advertising/marketing

Job description

Purpose

Come be a part of a fast-growing news organization that is making a difference! NewsNation is a 24/7 national media outlet for all Americans. We believe in news that shows multiple perspectives and considers every community across all 50 states. We are dedicated to a truly all-platform experience: a national cable channel plus a vibrant digital presence.

Purpose

Come be a part of a fast-growing news organization that is making a difference! NewsNation is a 24/7 national media outlet for all Americans. We believe in news that shows multiple perspectives and considers every community across all 50 states. We are dedicated to a truly all-platform experience: a national cable channel plus a vibrant digital presence.

This position is for someone who understands news and storytelling, with a passion for serving our viewers and readers with stories that matter to them.

This full-time position will be based in either our Chicago or New York newsrooms and will include weekend and evening hours.

Position Description

• Create stories that maintain our high standards of journalism and differentiate our brand from our competitors
• Create or clip videos that help viewers and readers understand what matters in news stories
• Craft compelling headlines, push alerts and social posts while delivering stories that make a difference
• Edit wire and local network-affiliated content for a national audience to ensure standards for journalistic integrity and production quality are met
• Showcase broadcast segments for publishing across all digital platforms and social media channels
• Update NewsNation digital platforms (website, app, email, social) with breaking news and topical news of the day
• Pitch stories daily and develop multiple ideas off a single news topic that push stories forward
• Utilize SEO best practices
• Flexibility to adjust schedule and assignments as network’s needs evolve.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working in news as a digital reporter or producer.
• Strong news judgement and ability to determine when local stories have national appeal
• Experience working with video and social media
• Excellent communicator, both oral and written
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising or marketing or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Salary Range

$60,000 to $75,000 annually

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.