Multi-Platform Producer
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · New Haven, CT · Yesterday
Art & CreativeFull-time
Multi-Platform Producers are platform-agnostic storytellers who focus on delivering the strongest version of a story regardless of platform. They evaluate each story and determine the most effective format, presentation, and distribution strategy to inform, engage, and serve audiences wherever they consume content. This role plays a key part in maximizing audience engagement by curating, packaging, prioritizing, and presenting content strategically and compellingly across all platforms. Working closely with managers and other newsroom teams, Multi-Platform Producers write and edit content, create graphics and promotional elements, oversee live and recorded content feeds, and ensure stories are presented accurately, effectively, and in ways that connect with audiences. The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller with an understanding of audience behavior, content presentation, and multi-platform publishing. Candidates should have an understanding of, or a willingness to learn, the journalistic principles that guide our approach to content creation. Under the supervision of managers, all content is developed through a lens of accuracy, credibility, fairness, and audience service while embracing innovative storytelling techniques. At WTNH, Multi-Platform Producers are not assigned to a single platform. They are responsible for evaluating content and determining how it can best inform, engage, and serve audiences across digital, social, and emerging platforms. This will be a regular, full-time, non-union, non-exempt position. Schedule will be flexible but may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Responsibilities Write, edit and produce audience-first, engaging storytelling through digital articles, videos, social media, push alerts, live streams, and interactive elementsSocial listening: monitor social chatter and track trending stories via Chartbeat, Google Trends, and our social media platformsPrioritize breaking news and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environmentProduce and/or edit videos for digital platformsEnsure all content meets newsroom standards for accuracy, fairness, and credibilityExecute WTNH strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital platformsImplement best practices on WTNH digital and social media platformsPerform duties as an assignment editor, monitoring police scanners, booking guests and assigning reporters and photographersTake an active role in discovering and creating news content, including stories, photos, videos, etc.Track and confirm stories from all sources, including government agencies, wire services, community groups, and social mediaWork with all newsroom team members on content coverage and digital-broadcast coordinationDistribute local content to national outlets and other Nexstar Digital platforms across the countryOther duties as assigned by manager Qualifications Experience writing, producing, or publishing content using journalistic standards.Proficiency in Associated Press style and Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe ExpressStrong writing, copy-editing, and headline-writing skills.Understanding of digital, streaming, and social media content strategies.Ability to learn new technology and applications independently and quicklyAbility to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment.Strong news judgment and attention to detail.Regularly meets measurements of success.Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure.Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.