Weekend Digital Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Weekend Digital Producer to lead the transition from a broadcast-focused newsroom to a multi-platform operation.

The role includes training teams in new methods and creating original online content beyond what airs on TV, and overseeing the weekend assignment desk to fuel standout coverage. The ideal candidate has journalism training, newsroom experience, strong AP style, familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Wordpress, and a proven ability to craft

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism
• daily newspaper or news site experience required
• live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
• Proficiency in Associated Press style, Adobe Creative Suite, Wordpress
• Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments
• Responds positively to feedback
• $20+ per hour depending on experience and skills set.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a winning strategy for station content
• Have an expert understanding of Facebook, X, Instagram and other social media platforms
• Use our Social Media and our website, YourCentralValley.com, to build and reinforce brand recognition
• Determine a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitch on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetings
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Finds new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers

Skills

AP style

Social media

News writing

Story pitching

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Wordpress

Job description

The Weekend Digital Producer position leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods, processes and tactics; as well as in creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air. This person would also be responsible for managing our assignment desk during regular weekend shifts, providing the fuel to make our weekend news coverage stand out.

The successful candidate for this role will:

• Develop and lead a winning strategy for station content
• Have an expert understanding of Facebook, X, Instagram and other social media platforms
• Use our Social Media and our website, YourCentralValley.com, to build and reinforce brand recognition
• Determine a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitch on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetings
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Finds new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers

Requirements & Skills:

• Degree in journalism
• daily newspaper or news site experience required
• live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
• Proficiency in Associated Press style, Adobe Creative Suite, Wordpress
• Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments
• Responds positively to feedback
• $20+per hour depending on experience and skills set.

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. 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.