Digital Content Producer

About the role

FOX40 and fox40.com are expanding their digital-first local journalism efforts. We are seeking a Digital Content Producer to join our award-winning team. This role involves discovering, assigning, and posting news stories, responding to breaking news, and managing social media.

Responsibilities

• Post to social media accounts using company standards
• 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
• Answer calls from viewers and develop possible story ideas

Requirements

• Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required
• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Strong social media skills

Pay

$24.00+/hour commensurate with experience and skill level

Schedule

All shifts, including nights and weekends

Benefits

N/A

Application

To be considered for this position, you must apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar. Please remember to upload a copy of your resume and include a link to your work.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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