Nexstar Media Group
Digital producer and Assignment Editor
Nexstar Media Group - Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43215
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Digital Producer And Assignment Editor
NBC4 / WCMH-TV in Columbus, Ohio, has an immediate opening for a digital producer and assignment editor. The candidate will work to maintain and promote NBC4i.com, one of central Ohio's most visited sites for local news, writing up breaking and spot news stories and assembling video for multiple platforms. And the person will be part of the assignment desk, gathering information from sources and ensuring the smooth weekend operation of the newsroom. This role will entail shift work, including nights, weekends and holidays. Position Responsibilities Report news quickly and accurately Track stories from sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups Assemble video clips to promote digital content on our platforms and on social media Understand types of stories that drive traffic on the web, and can deliver them Excellent at writing headlines that grow audience and engagement Promote and distribute news content on social media Dispatch photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories, coordinating logistics Build positive working relationships with newsroom staff and management Skill/Experience Requirements Experience creating digital news content Knowledge of AP style Adheres to journalistic ethics and standards Video editing and knowledge of how video best works on various social media platforms Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator Thrives under pressure, able to meet deadlines and can handle multiple tasks simultaneously Self-motivated and competitive Ability to be fast and accurate at breaking news on the web Familiar with contact information for various agencies to obtain information as quickly as possible Flexibility to work any shift Other duties as assigned Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree
NBC4 / WCMH-TV in Columbus, Ohio, has an immediate opening for a digital producer and assignment editor. The candidate will work to maintain and promote NBC4i.com, one of central Ohio's most visited sites for local news, writing up breaking and spot news stories and assembling video for multiple platforms. And the person will be part of the assignment desk, gathering information from sources and ensuring the smooth weekend operation of the newsroom. This role will entail shift work, including nights, weekends and holidays. Position Responsibilities Report news quickly and accurately Track stories from sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups Assemble video clips to promote digital content on our platforms and on social media Understand types of stories that drive traffic on the web, and can deliver them Excellent at writing headlines that grow audience and engagement Promote and distribute news content on social media Dispatch photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories, coordinating logistics Build positive working relationships with newsroom staff and management Skill/Experience Requirements Experience creating digital news content Knowledge of AP style Adheres to journalistic ethics and standards Video editing and knowledge of how video best works on various social media platforms Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator Thrives under pressure, able to meet deadlines and can handle multiple tasks simultaneously Self-motivated and competitive Ability to be fast and accurate at breaking news on the web Familiar with contact information for various agencies to obtain information as quickly as possible Flexibility to work any shift Other duties as assigned Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree