Purpose
NewsNation is America’s fastest-growing news network. We believe in fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. If you do too, join the movement!
We’re seeking a social media producer who is passionate about the news and looking to tell stories that resonate with audiences in the rapidly-evolving world of digital media.
Position Description
- Pitch, develop and produce social media content
- Manage NewsNation's YouTube channel and social channels, reaching millions of followers
- Develop multimedia storytelling in collaboration with editors, writers and reporters
- Use analytics to evaluate content performance and suggest improvements to tactics
- Use AI and emerging technologies to produce content and engage with audiences
- Keep up to date on the latest trends and emerging stories to share with the larger team
- Train staff members on social media best practices, use of social tools and other tactics
Qualifications
- Experience creating social content ranging from graphics to video for large brands or media outlets
- Expertise with YouTube, including thumbnail and title best practices preferred
- Strong writing skills and ability to maintain a consistent brand voice
- Good editorial judgement in content selection and adaptation based on the platform
- Ability to quickly edit video and photos in high-pressure situations
- Knowledge of data and analytics and demonstrated ability to use that data to make decisions
- Good communicator who can work collaboratively
- Experience using Adobe Suite, including Premier and Photoshop, preferred
- Journalism or news background preferred but not required
- Experience producing for or directing on-camera talent a plus
- Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000
- #LI On-site
This position is in-office in our Chicago or New York locations. Early morning, late night and/or weekend shifts may be required.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Skills Required
- Experience creating social content, including graphics and video, for large brands or media outlets
- Expertise with YouTube, including thumbnail and title best practices
- Strong writing skills and ability to maintain a consistent brand voice
- Good editorial judgment in content selection and platform adaptation
- Ability to quickly edit video and photos in high-pressure situations
- Knowledge of data and analytics and ability to use data to make decisions
- Ability to communicate and work collaboratively
- Experience using Adobe Suite, including Adobe Premiere and Photoshop
- Journalism or news background
- Experience producing for or directing on-camera talent
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented as comprehensive, covering medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and an Employee Assistance Program. Disability and life insurance are also available, with optional protections like accident and critical illness coverage noted.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered and was expanded to provide up to six weeks of paid time for eligible employees. Family-support resources are complemented by mental‑health and EAP services.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and standard holidays are provided, with vacation that typically scales with tenure. These programs form part of a conventional large‑employer benefits menu.
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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.
