Digital Content Producer (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth)
WAVY-TV and WAVY.com are continuing to expand our commitment to digital-first local journalism. Our newsroom is growing, and we are looking for someone to join our award-winning team as a Digital Content Producer.
Applicants must be innovative, reader-focused and full of creativity. This position requires exceptional writing skills, proofreading/copy editing skills, and stellar news judgment, with the ability to react quickly to breaking news.
We are seeking someone with strong social media skills who will be responsible for monitoring and posting relevant content utilizing various social media networks and tools. Research and database skills along with online experience in design and editing are a big plus.
Position will ensure accurate and engaging copy; edit and post video in a deadline-driven environment.
Requirements
- Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
- Proficiency in Associated Press style, SEO and social media strategies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of design for content management systems, usability and accessibility practice, and customer focus are essential.
- Candidate must be willing and able to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Strong communication skills.
COMPENSATION RANGE:
Annual Salary $44,000 - $47,000 – commensurate with experience
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
- A career path to grow your professional experiences
- Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.
To be considered for this position, you must apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
Please remember to upload a copy of your resume and include a link to your work.
No telecommuting.
No calls.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
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Skills Required
- Degree in journalism
- Daily newspaper or news site experience
- Live, working web samples and/or print pages
- Proficiency in Associated Press (AP) style
- SEO knowledge and strategies
- Social media strategy and posting experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proofreading and copy editing skills
- Understanding of design for content management systems, usability and accessibility practices
- Ability to edit and post video in a deadline-driven environment
- Willingness and ability to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Research and database skills; online design and editing experience
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
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