News Producer / Digital Editor Position Available In Houston, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The News Producer / Digital Editor position at Nexstar Media Group involves producing newscasts across all platforms, writing and ordering news stories, editing video, and posting content online. The role requires a strong understanding of social media platforms, journalistic integrity, and the ability to engage viewers. Nexstar Media Group is hiring for this role, offering opportunities to work in a dynamic media company with a strong presence in local television and digital platforms.
Job Description
Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.
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EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled The News Producer / Digital Editor produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website. The NP/ DE is part of 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.
Job Description:
Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms Writes and orders news stories Approves scripts Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts Edits video Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites Performs other duties as assigned Develops and leads winning strategy for station content Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines Use our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television Determines a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly 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 on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetings Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts Shoots and edits content for on-air and digital Produces reports for all platforms Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality Builds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials. 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 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.
