Streaming Host & Digital Producer - Lead News Content

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is seeking a Streaming Host/Digital Producer in Washington, D.C. to lead audience-first content for DC News Now across streaming and digital platforms.

You will collaborate with broadcast producers, photojournalists, anchors and reporters to develop programs and coverage that meet high journalistic standards. You will produce, shoot, and edit content, monitor trends, and optimize distribution with SEO and social strategies while ensuring accuracy and balance in

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in streaming and/or digital content production, including on-camera work.
• 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.

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 SEO and/or Generative Engine Optimization, website/app management, push notifications, and social media expertise.
• Work with newsroom team on content coverage, digital-broadcast coordination, and social listening.
• Use digital and social analytics to inform editorial decisions.
• Assist reporters and anchors in creating native social content.
• Implement 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.

Skills

Streaming content

Video editing

Social media

Audience focus

Tools

OBS

vMix

Job description

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is seeking a Streaming Host/Digital Producer in Washington, D.C. to lead audience-first content for DC News Now across streaming and digital platforms.

You will collaborate with broadcast producers, photojournalists, anchors and reporters to develop programs and coverage that meet high journalistic standards. You will produce, shoot, and edit content, monitor trends, and optimize distribution with SEO and social strategies while ensuring accuracy and balance in