Weather Content Creator

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group invites applications for an Assignment & Web Producer to craft and distribute content across broadcast, digital and web platforms from our Little Rock newsroom.

You will collaborate with news producers to conceptualize, write, edit and present content, owning editorial development for assigned stories and ensuring strong pieces rise to the top for daily publication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Journalism or related field.
• At least 1 year of newsroom or production experience.
• Experience writing, producing and editing for multiple platforms.
• Knowledge of multimedia formats and social media.

Responsibilities

• Produce, write, and edit content for newscasts.
• Distribute content across broadcast, digital, and web.
• Collaborate with producers and managers to plan editorial pieces.
• Own editorial and creative development for assigned stories.

Skills

News production

Editing

Writing

Social media

Desktop editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism

Tools

Desktop editing software

Job description

The Assignment & Web Producer will produce and distribute content elements across several media platforms. Produce, organize, write, and edit content for newscast Collaborate with news producers and managers to conceptualize, produce and present content on multiple media platforms Regularly confer with other team members to pick strongest editorial piece produced daily and optimize those articles for the web sites Own the editorial and creative development and coverage of assigned stories across multiple platforms, including but not limited to broadcast, digital and web

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism or related degree required
• One year minimum experience in newsgathering and/or production
• Experience writing, producing and editing on a desktop editing system
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms
• Basic understanding and demonstration of multi-media file formats and strong computer skills
• Understand the importance of social media

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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.