Content Producer Job at Nexstar Broadcasting in Sacramento

Content Producer

FOX40 and fox40.com are continuing to expand our commitment to digital first local journalism. We are looking for someone to join our award-winning team as a Content Producer, responsible for the discovery, assigning, and posting of news stories. This requires the ability to respond quickly to breaking news, emails, phone calls, and beat calls.
Applicants must be innovative, viewer/reader-focused, and full of creativity. This position requires exceptional writing skills, proofreading/copy editing skills, and stellar news judgment, with the ability to react quickly to breaking news. The ideal candidate will be able to multi-task and work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment. This is a great job for a go-getter.
We are seeking someone with strong social media skills who will be responsible for monitoring and posting relevant content utilizing a variety of social media networks and tools.
Requirements:
Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
Proficiency in Associated Press style
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to work well under deadline pressure
Must take an active role in discovering and creating new content for the site, including stories, photos, videos, etc.
Understanding of SEO and use effectively to improve website traffic
Exceptional news judgment
Attention to detail; copy editing, grammatical and strong writing skills
Must be able to work autonomously and be self-motivated
Must have strong people and leadership skills to work with everyone in the newsroom and station
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Post stories to fox40.com, FOX40 social media sites and FOX40 CTV Apps
Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news and disseminate the information to appropriate newsroom personnel
Coordinate and dispatch reporters and photographers to execute news coverage
Conduct beat calls and contact public information officers to gather information
Must be willing and able to work all shifts, including nights and weekends
Answer calls from viewers and develop possible story ideas
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field is desired
3 years-experience in a working newsroom as either a producer, reporter or assignment editor
Working knowledge of various social media and digital platforms
Compensation - $23.00+/hour commensurate with experience and skill level