Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is hiring: Supervising Weekend Digital Producer in Chi

Supervising Weekend Digital Producer

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Purpose

NewsNation is a 24/7 national media outlet dedicated to unbiased news that covers multiple perspectives and serves every community across all 50 states. We offer a truly all-platform experience: a national cable channel plus a vibrant digital presence.

Position Description

• Ensure our NewsNation journalism maintains high standards and differentiates our brand from our competitors.
• Create and oversee the creation of news content, including assigning and reviewing stories, video and social content.
• Craft compelling headlines, teasers and social media posts that encourage followers to engage with our journalism.
• Package content that encourages audience engagement to stay on the page longer or view more pages per visit.
• Plan and execute coverage plans for weekend news, events, and special programming.
• Edit wire and local network-affiliated content for a national audience to meet standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Showcase broadcast segments for publishing across all digital platforms and social media channels.
• Utilize SEO best practices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years working as a digital reporter, producer, manager, or editor in a major market or national newsroom.
• Strong news judgment and ability to determine when local stories have national appeal.
• Experience working with video and social media.
• Excellent communicator, both oral and written.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising, marketing, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical (multiple plan options), dental, vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching, paid parental leave, life insurance, and more. Part-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution