Senior Digital Producer, Evenings

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media group is seeking a Digital Senior Producer for Evenings in New York City. This role involves managing digital content, collaborating with on-air teams, and leading breaking news coverage across platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in digital media and strong communication skills, contributing to a dynamic news environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in digital media, including SEO and storytelling.
• 3+ years in a major market or national newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily content plan and assign stories based on trending topics.
• Lead breaking news coverage on all digital platforms.
• Train digital staff on publishing tools.

Skills

SEO

Digital Storytelling

Communication

News Judgement

Job description

NewsNation has a mission: News for All Americans. NewsNation focuses on facts, multiple perspectives and respecting all points of view across all 50 states. We’re dedicated to a truly all-platform experience: a national cable channel plus a vibrant digital presence.

The Digital Senior Producer, Evenings leads digital and social coverage of our on-air programming, Nexstar affiliate reporting, and original digital content from the NewsNation team. This person collaborates with shows including CUOMO, Banfield, On Balance with Leland Vittert and Elizabeth Vargas Reports, among others, to take the best journalism and compelling moments and produce them on social media, YouTube, and NewsNation digital products.

This person is a strong journalist, using their expertise to hone in on the newsiest interviews and integrate them into NewsNation’s overall coverage, while also managing any breaking news occurring on shift. This person is also a strong communicator and leader. The Digital Senior Producer, Evenings regularly collaborates with on-air show executive producers to make the most of their shows while managing a team of social, video and digital content producers.

This position reports to the Digital News Director and is part of the management team, and other shifts may at times be required.

This position will be based in New York City.

Position Description

• Manage daily content plan by identifying and assigning stories and content needs based on the news of the day and trending topics.
• Coach, assign and review work performed by digital producers and other staff.
• Collaborate with broadcast team members to plan and produce digital and social content
• Use audience analytics and digital platform data to inform assignments and programming decisions.
• Lead breaking news coverage on all digital platforms, including rolling up your sleeves and diving in to do whatever needs to be done to get the news out quickly with high quality.
• Provide editorial feedback and guidance to staff.
• Train and ensure digital staff know how to use and take the most advantage of digital publishing tools and processes that aid in content creation, curation, circulation and distribution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working with digital media including experience with SEO and digital storytelling on social and web
• 3+ years working in major market or national newsroom (broadcast, print or digital)
• Quick decision-maker and creative thinker
• Strong news judgement and ability to determine when local stories have national appeal
• Experience working in a broadcast environment or in a digital-first operation a plus
• Excellent communicator, both oral written

Compensation ranges from $100,000-$125,000 commensurate with experience and skill level.

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.