Digital Executive Producer

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and help grow a high-performance Digital team
• Create the vision, standards, and daily expectations for Digital performance
• Identify gaps and actively train the team in video, social, SEO, and analytics
• Serve as a key voice in daily editorial decision-making, alongside broadcast leadership
• Push for stronger, smarter story framing that works across all platforms
• Hold the newsroom accountable to multiplatform execution
• Integrate Digital, Broadcast, and Streaming
• Partner with show EPs, assignment editors, and producers to extend the life of every story
• Create seamless workflows between linear, digital, and streaming
• Drive the evolution towards vertical video
• Eliminate gaps where content is left underutilized or audience opportunities are missed
• Drive the Growth of streaming
• Work in lockstep with the Executive Producers to stream build and grow Fox40+
• Identify daily opportunities for live, near-live, and on-demand content on streaming
• Support and strategize the promotion of FOX40+ across all platforms
• Elevate Social & Audience Reach Across the Newsroom
• Lead a newsroom-wide approach to social, not just a digital team function
• Establish clear expectations for how content is created and distributed on social platforms
• Train and guide newsroom staff to produce content that performs natively on each platform
• Stay ahead of trends and ensure FOX40 is competitive in emerging formats
• Own Digital Performance & Growth
• Oversee homepage strategy, editorial prioritization, and identifying content that, when packaged correctly, will resonate on digital platforms.
• Use real-time and long-term analytics to guide decisions and adjust strategy
• Drive measurable growth in engagement, loyalty, and reach
• Establish clear KPIs and ensure consistent performance against them

Basic Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a digital news environment, with experience managing people and performance
• Strong editorial judgment with the ability to lead in a breaking news environment
• Track record of driving audience growth through content strategy and execution
• Deep understanding of SEO, analytics, and social platforms
• Experience working across video, streaming, and digital storytelling formats
• Able to influence across teams and lead without rigid organizational boundaries
• Strong communicator who can set expectations and hold teams accountable
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving newsroom environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record of digital and social media growth
• 3 years of digital experience a plus

Compensation

$75,000+ annually commensurate with experience and skill level

Application

To be considered for this position, you must apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

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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