Streaming Host/Digital Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (including dental &视

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc.'s DC News Now is seeking a Streaming Host/Digital Producer to create engaging, audience-first content for streaming and digital platforms in the Washington, DC area. You will develop original programs, story ideas, and videos that inform and entertain across streaming, social, and linear channels.

You’ll lead content with newsroom collaboration, edit and shoot as needed, and use analytics to guide editorial decisions while maintaining high journalistic standards and a

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in streaming or digital content production, with on-camera work preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Video editing experience; familiarity with OBS and/or vMix is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce audience-first content for DC News Now streaming apps.
• Tell stories of communities across the D.C. area via videos, social posts, live streams, and digital articles.
• Monitor trends and report findings to newsroom using Chartbeat, Google Trends, and social platforms.
• Urgently report news on streaming and digital platforms as it happens.
• Focus on accuracy and balance in stories and social content; train staff as needed.
• Produce, shoot, and/or edit videos for DC News Now digital and streaming platforms.
• Drive website traffic through SEO, social media, app management, and push notifications.
• Collaborate with newsroom team on coverage and analytics.
• Use digital and social analytics to inform editorial decisions.
• Uphold journalistic integrity and the DC News Now brand across platforms.

Skills

On-camera experience

Video editing

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Tools

OBS

vMix

Job description

If you’re a video-savvy person who is innovative and lives for creating news content for streaming and digital platforms, we want to hear from you! DC News Now has an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Streaming Host/Digital Producer. The ideal host/digital producer is creative, thriving in a collaborative environment. The person serving in the position will be a leader in the newsroom, developing quality content that follows the highest journalistic standards and provides a rich experience for our community. We are looking for a storyteller who is plugged into the community and takes an audience-first approach to producing and sharing programs, videos, and other content across streaming, digital, social, and linear platforms. We operate as one content team in our newsroom, which means the host/digital producer will work closely with other content creators including broadcast producers, photojournalists, anchors, and reporters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce audience-first, engaging content through original programming for the DC News Now streaming apps
• Support telling the stories of communities throughout the D.C. area through videos, social media posts, live streams, and digital articles
• Social listening: monitor social chatter and track trending stories via Chartbeat, Google Trends, and our social media platforms; report findings to newsroom
• Urgently and aggressively report news on streaming and digital platforms as it happens
• Focus on accuracy and balance in stories and social content through copy editing and training of staff
• Produce, shoot, and/or edit videos for DC News Now digital and streaming platforms
• Drive website traffic through Search Engine Optimization and/or Generative Engine Optimization best practices, website management, app management, push notifications, and application of advanced social media skills
• Work with all newsroom team members on content coverage, digital-broadcast coordination, and social listening
• Use digital and social analytics to inform editorial decisions
• Assist reporters and anchors in the creation of native social contentImplement best practices on DC News Now digital, streaming, and social media platforms
• Ensure newsroom upholds journalistic integrity and the DC News Now brand across platforms

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years experience in streaming and/or digital content production, including on-camera work, preferred
• Excellent organization and time management capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Video editing experience
• Familiarity with OBS and/or vMix a plus
• High standard of professionalism and accuracy
• Audience-focused, solution-oriented approach
• Positive outlook and enjoyment working in a team environment

Compensation Range: $30 - $33 (hourly) based upon experience

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.

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EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.