Digital Content Producer/Assignment Desk Editor

Digital Content Producer

The Digital Content Producer will write, produce, and package news and media content for digital publication consistent with the KHON2.com editorial process. A key team member of the station Content Center, this role is responsible for generating content, confirming information, publishing, and dispatching news crews.

Job Summary

The Digital Content Producer/Assignment Desk Editor gathers, delivers and contributes accurate and visual news and information content across all media platforms. Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research, find, and confirm news stories for broadcast and digital
• Work inside fast-paced newsroom, contribute to the editorial process and make sound decisions in breaking news situations
• Take an active role in discovering and creating news content, including stories, photos, videos, etc.
• Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices
• Write, produce and edit material that appeals to target audiences
• Perform duties as an assignment editor, monitoring police scanners, booking guests and assigning reporters and photographers
• Track and confirm stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services, community groups, and social media
• Research production topics using various information sources and tools
• Push local content to national outlets and other Nexstar Digital platforms across the country

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to collaborate with news managers, reporters, anchors, videographers, producers, promotions, and engineering staff
• Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
• Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
• Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including creative ways to inform and engage via written, oral, and visual media
• Ability to meet quality standards for service and evaluate customer satisfaction
• Be able to use SEO effectively to improve website traffic
• Proficient and savvy in social media platforms, tools, and best practices
• Interact with viewers/users via phone and social media sites
• Digital video editing skills

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute
• 2+ years’ experience in digital publishing, television or radio broadcast/production

Training/Equipment

• Utilize state-of-the-art web and television technology, video and graphics

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• High-stress environment with deadline pressures
• Flexible schedule and occasional overtime

Compensation

17+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level