Digital Content Producer Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Altoona

WTAJ-TV and WTAJ.com are seeking the next digital content wizard to join our team. Our audience growth has been overwhelming, and we need more people to generate the content required. Candidates for this position need to have superior writing and video skills, be able to pitch news‑related content, and work with video editing, livestreaming software, and social media management. As the Digital Producer, you will lead the transition from broadcast‑focused newsrooms to multi‑platform newsrooms. Your goal is to work as part of a digital team to increase traffic to WTAJ.com. You will write news stories, record and edit video, and share our content on various social platforms. As our website evolves, so will your duties to help grow the site. We provide 24/7 content to our readers and are looking for someone who has flexible hours. With the launch of WTAJ+ streaming app, you will create various elements for original content and produce shows that will be watched by our growing audience on Smart TVs and mobile devices. Key Responsibilities Create engaging content for Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms. Use our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television. Find new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers, such as graphics and video reels. Write stories for WTAJ.com and other digital platforms. Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following AP style and formatting guidelines. Determine a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly. Research and analyze background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information. Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions. Pitch on‑brand local and trending stories during morning meetings. Check reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts. Shoot and edit content for WTAJ.com and WTAJ+ that may also be used in newscasts. Produce reports for all platforms. Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. Build and budget digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials. Perform other duties as assigned by your manager(s). Requirements & Skills Degree in journalism and daily newspaper or news site experience; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred. Proficiency in Associated Press style writing, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, OBS Studio, and basic HTML preferred. Maintain a positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co‑workers in all departments. Respond positively to feedback. Enjoy a fast‑growth environment and working with enthusiastic, over‑achieving colleagues. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution #J-18808-Ljbffr