Digital Content Producer/ Assignment Editor

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It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Digital Content Producer to join our newsroom. This is a role that will blend digital content producing and assignment desk duties.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track news stories from various sources including government agencies, wire services, social media, and community organizations
• Coordinate logistics and support for news coverage, including field communication and resource planning
• Participate in daily editorial meetings; pitch and prioritize stories for both broadcast and digital
• Assist in developing and planning enterprise and day-of news content
• Edit video clips and write engaging stories for the web and other digital platforms
• Curate, package, and optimize content for website and social media to drive audience growth and engagement
• Use data tools such as Google Analytics, Chartbeat, and A/B headline testing to inform decisions and improve story performance
• Write compelling headlines, select impactful images, and improve thumbnails for maximum audience engagement
• Promote content across social media channels and support SEO best practices
• Collaborate closely with newsroom staff and contribute to cross-platform content distribution
• Monitor real-time traffic and audience trends to make fast, informed editorial decisions
  
  

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or related field—or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a newsroom, digital content role, or similar fast-paced media environment
• Excellent news judgment and communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong headline-writing, copy-editing, and content packaging skills
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), social platforms, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Chartbeat)
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Fluency in English; knowledge of AP Style and SEO best practices
• Technical proficiency with MS Office; experience with HTML, CSS, Photoshop a plus
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and breaking news shifts
  
  

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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