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Nexstar Media Group Digital Media Director in Peoria, Illinois
The Director of Digital Media & Operations is responsible for managing digital content and its digital platforms. This position will report to the General Manager and will supervise a team of digital content producers.
Lead all digital, mobile and social platforms
Create and execute digital content strategies to grow reach and engagement with audience
Oversee digital contributions from other staff members and provide guidance to help improve their work
Develop comprehensive digital coverage plans for major news, weather and sports events
Create proactive strategies to win online during breaking news and severe weather
Oversee digital contributions from other staff members and provide guidance to help improve their work
Work with newscast producers to integrate digital content into newscasts
Write stories, post videos and interact with viewers online and though email and phone
Read and analyze metrics and research industry trends to identify growth opportunities
Participate in daily editorial meetings
Participate in weekly department head meetings
Participate in monthly managers meeting
Other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills :
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred.
5 years of experience gathering or producing news and information with 3 years of experience working primarily on the web
Advanced knowledge of content management systems, HTML, CSS, CMS, Google Analytics, Photoshop, and ENPS preferred.
Strong news judgment and understanding of media law and ethics
Advanced experience with digital publishing
Advance experience with metric analysis and social media strategy
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work extended hours, as needed
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
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