What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Video Producer position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
WPRI 12 is looking for a Digital Video Producer
A key member of the TV station's digital team, this role involves live and edited video production and distribution using various platforms and techniques.
You'll work alongside and collaborate with 12 News reporters, anchors, producers, and other members of the newsroom to create informative and important content for viewers across Southern New England.
If you have a creative mindset, strong interest in news, and a passion for visual storytelling, apply now!
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
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.
A key member of the TV station's digital team, this role involves live and edited video production and distribution using various platforms and techniques.
You'll work alongside and collaborate with 12 News reporters, anchors, producers, and other members of the newsroom to create informative and important content for viewers across Southern New England.
If you have a creative mindset, strong interest in news, and a passion for visual storytelling, apply now!
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
- Video producer of digital-first news stories and edited packages, including various versions for social media
- Key lead in live streaming of WPRI.com programs, breaking news, and special coverage
- Produce and direct OBS and podcast-style shows and videos using OBS workstation and studio
- Working in fast-paced newsroom, contribute to the editorial process and support digital team
- Take an active role in discovering, shooting, and creating new 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
- Research production topics using various information sources and tools
- Train, mentor, and support station staff with video projects and creative digital storytelling
- Share local content to national outlets and other Nexstar Digital platforms across the country
- Video editing skills a must
- Collaborate with reporters, anchors, photojournalists, producers, promotions, sales, and engineering staff
- Proficient and savvy in social media platforms, tools, and best practices
- Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
- Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
- Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including creative ways to inform and engage via written, oral, and visual media
- Ability to meet quality standards throughout editorial process
- Knowledge and skill in web live streaming and YouTube publishing
- OBS experience a plus
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.