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Nexstar Media Group Digital Content Producer in Sacramento, California
FOX 40 is looking for a Digital Content Producer with the right mix of news judgment, creativity, and command of all things digital and social, who is adept at covering daily news and creating/editing original and high-interest content.
Job Description
Prepares, writes, copy-edits and posts news, community and promotional content for FOX40.com, mobile apps and station social media accounts
Ensures factual, grammatical and legal accuracy online and upholds the station’s established journalistic standards
Maintains the homepage and builds special sections for breaking news and other ongoing coverage efforts and initiatives from the station or company
Monitors real-time metrics to guide content decisions and reviews past story performance to identify topics of interest to our audience
Works closely with the greater newsroom and station to have online content properly published
Able to write multiple, concise texts that accompany content shared on social media, through mobile and desk alerts, and other platforms
Monitors local and statewide topics and pitches trending high-interest stories
Finds new ways to convert one-time and regular visitors into loyal followers
Excellent writing and editing skills, attention to detail
Ability to function under tight deadlines and shifting priorities
Able to occasionally shoot and edit video for use online
Able to identify tools that can be used to create content or measure its performance online
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
Journalism degree, experience as a digital content producer or related experience
Must be familiar with Wordpress content management system, best SEO practices and AP writing style
Excellent writing and editing skills, attention to detail
Familiarity with news writing and journalistic standards
Ability to function under extreme deadline pressure
Must have strong news judgment and work with the online team and greater newsroom to plan daily and long-term content
Basic HTML, CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills is a plus
Schedule flexibility for nights and weekends
Strong multi-tasking abilities and quick decision-making
Compensation - $21.00+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level
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.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.