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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 9 hours ago

Digital Content Producer/Assignment Desk Editor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Digital Content Producer/Assignment Desk Editor who will write, produce, and package news and media content for digital publication. This role is responsible for generating content, confirming information, publishing, and dispatching news crews while contributing to the editorial process in a fast-paced newsroom.

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Responsibilities

Research, find, and confirm news stories for broadcast and digital
Work inside fast-paced newsroom, contribute to the editorial process and make sound decisions in breaking news situations
Take an active role in discovering and creating news content, including stories, photos, videos, etc
Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices
Write, produce and edit material that appeals to target audiences
Perform duties as an assignment editor, monitoring police scanners, booking guests and assigning reporters and photographers
Track and confirm stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services, community groups, and social media
Research production topics using various information sources and tools
Push local content to national outlets and other Nexstar Digital platforms across the country

Qualification

Digital video editingSocial media proficiencyNews judgmentSEO knowledgeMedia production knowledgeAnalytical skillsCollaboration skillsVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute 2+ years' experience in digital publishing, television or radio broadcast/production
Strong writing, editing and newsgathering skills
Proficient with the latest social media tools and channels
Ability to collaborate with news managers, reporters, anchors, videographers, producers, promotions, and engineering staff
Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including creative ways to inform and engage via written, oral, and visual media
Ability to meet quality standards for service and evaluate customer satisfaction
Be able to use SEO effectively to improve website traffic
Proficient and savvy in social media platforms, tools, and best practices
Interact with viewers/users via phone and social media sites
Digital video editing skills

Company

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

H1B Sponsorship

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (2)
2023 (3)
2022 (3)
2021 (7)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.5M
2017-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $2.5M
2003-12-05IPO

Leadership Team

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Bill Sammon
SVP
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Jerry Walsh
Senior Vice President of Local Content Development
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