The Digital 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.
WWLP-TV is looking for a Digital / Streaming Content Producer to write and develop content for our connected TV channel – 22NewsPlus.
The ideal candidate will:
- Quickly write accurate, concise, and clear News stories that employ AP Style and are free of typos, grammatical errors, and spelling/punctuation mistakes
- Write and edit scripts, intros, and other program material in a conversational, viewer-friendly style for streaming audiences
- Integrate digital content with broadcast coverage, working with the assignment desk, show producers, and on-air reporters
- Be comfortable with digital technology, managing video livestreams and editing and posting video clips to WWLP.com and WWLP's social media channels
- Serve as a content creator willing to produce stories/segments and host and/or guest host one or more live digital productions on 22NewsPlus
- Assist and co-produce live stream digital newscasts
Responsibilities
- Produce and edit video content using 22NewsPlus Studio and other tools
- Ensure all content meets high standards of journalistic integrity and production quality
- Research and analyze details to provide complete, accurate stories
- Host 22NewsPlus shows from our streaming studio
- Arrange interviews with people for exclusive 22NewsPlus shows
- Self-direct a show through 22NewsPlus Studio setup and coordinate guests for in-studio or remote appearances
- Plan content for each day
- Coordinate with reporters, anchors, and digital teams to ensure breaking news reaches all platforms (22NewsPlus, web, Facebook, YouTube) in real time
- Monitor social media accounts and post content on our social channels
- Monitor analytics and viewer behavior to help shape content decisions
- Keep up to date with local, state, national, and world news
- Write and edit stories for the web and other digital platforms/channels
- Other projects and duties as assigned
Desired Skills
- Experience with or familiarity with live production systems (vMix, switchers, ENPS, or similar streaming tools)
- Basic knowledge of WordPress, Akta, or similar digital content management systems
- On-Camera skills and ability
- Familiarity with delivering content on a regular basis and meeting deadlines
- Strong communications skills
- Ability to work alone without supervision on a program or project
- Annual Salary $45,000.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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Skills Required
- Write accurate, concise news stories using AP Style
- Write and edit scripts, intros, and program material for streaming audiences
- Integrate digital content with broadcast coverage and coordinate with assignment desk and producers
- Manage video livestreams, edit and post video clips to website and social channels
- Produce and edit video content using 22NewsPlus Studio and other tools
- Host and/or guest host live digital productions
- Assist and co-produce live stream digital newscasts
- Arrange and coordinate interviews for shows (in-studio or remote)
- Plan daily content and coordinate breaking news distribution across platforms
- Monitor social media accounts, post content, and track analytics/viewer behavior
- Research and analyze details to ensure complete, accurate journalism
- Strong communications skills and ability to work independently on programs/projects
- Experience with or familiarity with live production systems (vMix, switchers, ENPS or similar)
- Basic knowledge of WordPress, Akta, or similar CMS
- On-camera skills and ability
- Familiarity with delivering regular content and meeting deadlines
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.
