What are the responsibilities and job description for the Content Producer/Production Assistant position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
KTSM TV IS seeking a creative, fast-moving Content Creator who is passionate about local news and energized by local-first storytelling. This role focuses on producing short-form stories, assist in the live production of our news broadcasts and digital platforms.
- Create short-form video optimized for KTSM's social platforms and digital audiences.
- Shoot and edit original stories
- Pitch and develop daily digital story ideas rooted in local news and community impact.
- Collaborate with producers/managers to integrate content
- Stay current on emerging platforms, tools, and best practices for digital storytelling.
- Operates studio cameras during live broadcasts
- Confers with directors and producers for newscast execution
- Sets up cameras and related equipment
- Produces graphics for newscast
- Edit video content for newscasts
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Passion for local news and serving the El Paso community.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Experience creating digital video content.
- Strong shooting and editing skills; comfortable with mobile workflows and lightweight gear.
- Ability to write engaging captions and headlines tailored for digital audiences.
- Sound editorial judgment; familiarity with journalism ethics and copyright best practices.
- Organized and adaptable; able to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, breaking-news environment.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, Digital Media, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Schedule flexibility for early mornings, nights, weekends, and breaking news as needed