Digital Content Producer / Assignment Desk Editor Job at Nexstar Media Group in Ho

Are you a digital journalist? Do you have strong writing, editing and newsgathering skills? The Digital Content Producer will write, produce, and package news and media content for digital publication consistent with the KHON2.com editorial process. A key team member of the station Content Center, this role is responsible for generating content, confirming information, publishing, and dispatching news crews.

Overview

Job Summary

The Digital Content Producer / Assignment Desk Editor gathers, delivers and contributes accurate and visual news and information content across all media platforms.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

• Research, find, and confirm news stories for broadcast and digital
• Work inside fast-paced newsroom, contribute to the editorial process and make sound decisions in breaking news situations
• Take an active role in discovering and creating news content, including stories, photos, videos, etc.
• Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices
• Write, produce and edit material that appeals to target audiences
• Perform duties as an assignment editor, monitoring police scanners, booking guests and assigning reporters and photographers
• Track and confirm stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services, community groups, and social media
• Research production topics using various information sources and tools
• Push local content to national outlets and other Nexstar Digital platforms across the country

Specialized Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Education / Experience

Education / Experience : Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, TV / film or equivalent experience may substitute 2+ years’ experience in digital publishing, television or radio broadcast / production.

Training / Equipment

Utilize state-of-the-art web and television technology, video and graphics.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

High-stress environment with deadline pressures. Flexible schedule and occasional overtime.

NOTE : This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

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Compensation : 17+ / hr commensurate with experience and skill level

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