Temporary NewsNation Digital Content Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

NewsNation in Chicago is seeking a digital reporter/producer for a full-time temporary role of about 3 months, with shift 4:30 am to 12:30 pm. You will create stories, clips, headlines, push alerts and social posts to serve viewers and readers with stories that matter.

The position requires 2+ years in news, strong news judgment, video and social media experience, and a bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a digital reporter or producer.
• Strong news judgment with ability to gauge national appeal.
• Experience with video production and social media.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising or marketing or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Create stories that maintain high standards of journalism and differentiate our brand.
• Create or clip videos to help viewers understand what matters in news stories.
• Craft compelling headlines, push alerts and social posts.
• Edit wire and local network content for a national audience with journalistic integrity.
• Showcase broadcast segments for publishing across digital platforms and social channels.
• Utilize SEO best practices.

Skills

News reporting

News judgment

Video editing

Social media

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising or marketing

Tools

Video editing software

SEO tools

Job description

Purpose

Come be a part of a fast-growing news organization that is making a difference! NewsNation 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 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 temporary position will be for approximately 3 months, and will be based in our Chicago newsroom. Hours will generally be 4:30 am to 12:30 pm, but may change as needed. Flexibility to adjust schedule and assignments as network’s needs evolve.

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
• Utilize SEO best practices

Qualifications

• 2+ 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

Compensation Rang

e: $30.00/hourly

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.