NBC4 / WCMH-TV in Columbus, Ohio, has an opening for a digital site producer. The candidate should be comfortable working regular shifts handling breaking and spot news and updating NBC4i.com, one of the most visited sites for local news in the market. The candidate also must be a skilled reporter who can cover a variety of topics accurately and completely.Position Responsibilities
Report news quickly and accurately
Pitch and turn engaging news stories, making excellent use sources and knowledge in telling compelling original stories that stand out from the competition
Understand how to use metrics tools in guiding story decision-making
Understand types of stories that drive traffic on the web
Work with management to deliver a content mix that reflects the needs of our audience
Curate and aggregate a steady stream of interesting content that is packaged and promoted in a way that generates engagement and repeat site visitation
Excellent at writing headlines that grow audience and engagement
Build positive working relationships with newsroom staff and management
Promote and distribute news content on social media
Skill/ Experience Requirements
2 years of experience creating digital news content
Knowledge of AP style
Adheres to journalistic ethics and standards
Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator
Ability to quickly learn new things and adapt to change
Thrives under pressure and able to meet deadlines
Self-motivated and competitive
Ability to be fast and first at breaking news on the web
Able to deliver multiple stories for the web each day on a wide range of topics
Familiar with contact information for various agencies to obtain information as quickly as possible.
Understand social media’s importance in reporting stories and delivering traffic
Schedule flexibility (ability to work weekends, evenings, early mornings and holidays)
Regularly meets measurements of success
Other duties as assigned
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
#LI-OnsiteNexstar 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. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
