Digital Content CreatorProducer
Albany, GA - USA
Job Summary
WTEN-TV in Albany New York is hiring a full-time Digital Content Creator/Producer. The Digital Content Creator/Producer leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods processes and tactics; as well as in creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air.
- Develops and leads winning strategy for station content
- Expert understanding of Facebook Twitter and other social media platforms
- Reviews copy and willcorrecterrors in content grammar and punctuation following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
- Use our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television
- Determines a storys emphasis length and format and organizes material accordingly
- Research and analyzebackground information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information
- Gathers information about events through research interviews experience or attendance at political news sports artistic social or other functions
- Pitches on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetings
- Checks reference materials such as books news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
- Shoots and edits content for on-air and digital
- Produces reports for all platforms
- Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Builds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials.
- Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Finds new ways to use Social Media and our websiteto engage with viewers.
Requirements & Skills:
- Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live working web samples and/or print pages preferred
- Proficiency in Associated Press style Adobe Photoshop Dreamweaver and Basic HTML preferred
- CSS Flash and other relevant technology skills is a plus
- Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments
- Responds positively to feedback
Benefits:
Hourly Range of Pay: $17.00 - $18.50
Nexstar Media Group has a generous compensation package along with health dental and vision insurance 401k and paid time off.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
As the largest TV station operator in the U.S. reaching nearly 39 percent of households, Nexstar Media Group offers unrivaled audience access and influence.