TheFOX 8 digital content producer should be a responsible journalist who is passionate about news innovative a self-starter full of creativity reliable honest and takes initiative.
This position will include duties for both our digital platforms and performing assignment desk duties such as managing crews in the field listening to the scanners and assigning reporter stories.
The role of a web producer and assignment editor also requires a strong understanding on producing content for our social media accounts. The winning candidate will have experience as both a news writer and assignment desk experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:Research and write local/national stories capture visual content and edit general assignment stories for our websites mobile platforms and social media.
Produce content for multiple platforms: website mobile and social media
Work with management to enterprise digital only content and take on new projects
Write stories in AP style come up with unique content for the FOX 8 digital platforms and create digital extras to beef up content
Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview observation and research
Experience in using Facebook Twitter and other social media platforms for broadcast purposes
Reviews copy and corrects errors in content grammar and punctuation following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
Produces unique digital content and write compelling SEO strong stories and headlines
Be proficient at multi-tasking. Constantly monitor all digital and social sources to break and produce news on digital
Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information
Gathers information about events through research interviews experience or attendance at political news sports artistic social or other functions
Pitches local and trending stories during editorial meetings and communicates with managers
Finds new ways to use social media and our website to engage with viewers
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Requirements & Skills:
Degree in journalism or another related field required
Experience working in digital or news at television station newspaper or other professional news site experience preferred as well as previous assignment desk experience.
Please provide writing samples
Proficiency in Associated Press style SEO Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premiere or Spark Crowdtangle or Shareablee Facebook Instagram and Twitter; livestream production skills
Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments
Responds positively to feedback
Salary $55-60k Based on experience
Required Experience:
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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.