Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is hiring: Digital News Producer in Elmira
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Elmira, NY, US, 14975
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Responsibilities
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 the station’s Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television
Strong writing and editing skills, with attention to detail and knowledge of AP style
Proficiency in web content management systems such as WordPress
Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of online news journalism and best practices
Basic clipping and editing of video for digital delivery
Optimizing on‑air assets for our various digital platforms
Determine a story’s emphasis, length, format and organizes material accordingly
Creates engaging stories, videos and imagery for our viewers specific to platforms
Posting updates and content to our station’s website and social media handles
Flexibility with working all shifts, including nights and/or weekends
Copy editing and correcting content across our various digital platforms
Gathers information through research, interviews, experience, or attendance of events
Ensures that all content meets station standards for integrity and production quality
Advanced experience with Instagram, TikTok and other short‑video platforms preferred.
Perform other duties as assigned
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in journalism
Typical Day
This individual will need to maintain awareness of external social media conversations and manage our own posts across all accounts through the day while also scheduling holdable content for off hours. Regular metric analysis and reporting will result in constant updates to strategy that need to be communicated, likely focusing on updated messaging to different groups weekly. This individual will also play a central role in the execution of our evolving newsletter strategy.
Measurements of Success
Deliver stories quickly, accurately, and often.
Provide a central role in story idea discovery and generation for the local and regional team.
Consistently seek to grow audience to your bylined stories.
Grow the social media base of the station and regularly promote links to stories.
Compensation
$15.50/hour
WETM-TV News 18 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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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