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Digital Content Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2025
Purpose

NewsNation a national media outlet for all Americans. We think there’s an unmet need for news that isn’t tilted toward one ideology or another, walks away from two sides-ism to focus on multiple perspectives when examining the issues, and considers every community across all 50 states. We are dedicated to a truly all-platform experience: a national cable channel plus a vibrant digital presence.

We are seeking digital content producers who are savvy in collaborating to create digital-friendly journalism. Duties and expectations of digital content producers vary greatly based on experience. More experienced digital content producers regularly turn original reporting, are assigned beats, are sent on location for assignments, and are expected to pitch original story ideas, for example. Other roles are more closely focused on publishing the news of the day, maintain audience engagement of the site and converting our on-air content into digital-friendly formats.

Position Description

  • Update NewsNation digital platforms (website, app, email, social) with breaking news and topical news of the day
  • Craft compelling headlines, teases and social media posts that encourage followers to engage with our journalism
  • Pitch stories daily and develop multiple ideas off a single news topic that pushes stories forward
  • Create digital-first content and original reporting that accomplishes the NewsNation mission and differentiates our brand from our competitors
  • Package content that encourages audience engagement to stay on the page longer or view more pages per visit
  • Use data to inform content decisions
  • Edit wire and local network-affiliated content for a national audience to ensure standards for journalistic integrity and production quality are met
  • Clip broadcast segments for publishing across all digital platforms and social media channels
  • Utilize SEO best practices
  • Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000

Qualifications

  • 3 years working as a digital reporter or producer in a major market or national newsroom. Some roles may require more experience.
  • Strong news judgement and ability to determine when local stories have national appeal
  • Experience working with video inside Anvato, BitCentral, OBS, Latakoo a plus
  • Excellent communicator, both oral written
  • Early morning, late night and/or weekend shifts may be required
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising or marketing or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

On-site

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000

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