Streaming Host & Digital Storyteller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Life insurance

Part-time 401(k) eligibility

Job summary

DC News Now in Washington, DC is seeking a Streaming Host/Digital Producer to create audience-first content for our streaming apps and digital platforms. You will lead newsroom storytelling, producing and sharing programs across streaming, social, and linear channels.

Collaborate with broadcast producers, photojournalists, anchors and reporters; drive engagement with SEO and social optimization while upholding journalistic standards.

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.

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 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 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 production

Video editing

On-camera presentation

Communication skills

Tools

OBS

vMix

Job description

DC News Now in Washington, DC is seeking a Streaming Host/Digital Producer to create audience-first content for our streaming apps and digital platforms. You will lead newsroom storytelling, producing and sharing programs across streaming, social, and linear channels.

Collaborate with broadcast producers, photojournalists, anchors and reporters; drive engagement with SEO and social optimization while upholding journalistic standards.