Audience Engagement Producer
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
- Package content that encourages audience engagement to stay on the page longer or view more pages per visit
- Update NewsNation digital platforms (website app email push alerts) with breaking news and topical news of the day
- Craft compelling headlines layouts ledes and snippets that encourage followers to engage with our journalism
- Optimize NewsNation content for site YouTube and other platforms using SEO best practices and data-informed layout decisions
- Edit wire and local network-affiliated content for a national audience to ensure standards for journalistic integrity and production quality are met
- Pitch stories daily and write stories specifically in trending verticals
- Assist in the curation and production of daily newsletters
- Create digital-first content that accomplishes the NewsNation mission and differentiates our brand from our competitors
- This position will be based in Chicago or New York.
Qualifications
- 3 years working as a digital producer or audience engagement specialist in a major market or national newsroom.
- Experience managing and curating homepages app
- Experience with optimizing content using SEO best practices for site YouTube and other platforms
- Strong news judgement and ability to determine when local stories have national appeal
- Editing experience a plus
- Experience working with Chartbeat Photoshop AHREFS Google Trends newsletter platforms like Sailthru and Aigeon a plus
- Excellent communicator both oral and written
- Early morning late night and/or weekend shifts may be required
- Bachelors degree in journalism advertising or marketing or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Salary Range: $60000 - $80000
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.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
About Company
As the largest TV station operator in the U.S. reaching nearly 39 percent of households, Nexstar Media Group offers unrivaled audience access and influence.