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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Digital Content Producer/Assignment Desk Editor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814

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Overview

Digital Content Producer/Assignment Desk Editor role at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. The Digital Content Producer will write, produce, and package news and media content for digital publication consistent with the KHON2.com editorial process. A key team member of the station Content Center, this role is responsible for generating content, confirming information, publishing, and dispatching news crews.

Responsibilities

Research, find, and confirm news stories for broadcast and digital

Work inside a 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

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be able 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

Education/Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute 2+ years’ experience in digital publishing, television or radio broadcast/production.

Training/Equipment Utilize state-of-the-art web and television technology, video and graphics.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements High-stress environment with deadline pressures. Flexible schedule and occasional overtime.

Note This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

Compensation 17+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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