The Digital Content Producer / Digital Anchor writes, updates, and shares stories ranging from local and regional news flips to breaking and nationally trending stories for Ktalnews.com with the goal of growing website pageviews and video views.
This person will be the face of our digital news coverage online on KTAL News Now digital platform. We are looking for someone that is actively engaged in all tenets of journalism from writing, live streaming, video editing, online reporting, engagement, trending, analytics goal orientation and thinking outside the box.
A passionate team member who takes initiative and thinks critically and independently. As the first person to get real-time news out to our DMA a DCP/DA’s deadline is always now.
You will be responsible for generating sources, enterprising story ideas, and follow-ups.
Having a ‘Digital First’ mind set is a must!
Be the first to report breaking news stories; monitor analytic tools, RSS feeds, social media, alerts, all regional media for interesting and/or trending stories
Set up and front live streams from our KTAL News Now Desk that engage our audience on social media
Write daily “flip” stories (avg. 3-5 stories+/day) that are packaged in a way that grows pages per session and time on page while utilizing SEO best practices to grow website search traffic
Constantly monitor competition to ensure no “flip” stories across the DMA are missed
Post, package, and promote stories from third-party feed partners (Nexstar, AP, NBC, etc.)
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial AP style and formatting guidelines
Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories 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
Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Proficiency in AP Style writing and SEO best practices
Clever headline writer that gets readers to click
Works with urgency, minimum 60 words-per-minute typing speed
Ability to generate high engagement social media posts with link click-throughs
Familiar with Google Analytics, Chartbeat, Social Flow, and WordPress
Excels in fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure, work environment with accurate, visual, in-depth, digital coverage
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
Comfortable with cold calling to develop stories
Highly detail-oriented with excellent newsroom judgment
Ability to multi-task; flexible with schedule in times of breaking news, severe weather, etc.
High digital aptitude in respect to latest CMS and social media updates and trends
Takes initiative to seek out and understand new digital news applications and resources
Possesses journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Can communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with other members of the newsroom
Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments
Responds positively to feedback
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in digital or print newsroom. Achieved a Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Marketing, Journalism. Equivalent experience may substitute.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: High stress, high energy environment with deadline pressures. Some travel may be required on rare occasions.
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OUR COMPANY
With 199 television stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest TV station operator in the country. But we are more than that. We’re also a technology company. Along with a broad range of broadcast opportunities, Nexstar staffs a growing and diversified digital media operation encompassing content management and mobile platforms, content marketing, targeted advertising products and strategic digital design and advertising operations. From newsroom to sales to operations to digital technology, joining Nexstar Nation offers unlimited opportunities for your career endeavors.
OUR VALUES
We respect our audience, customers, team members and owners. We encourage every individual’s contributions and personal growth. We honor diversity. We foster work environments that provide personal pride through job satisfaction and a balanced life. We embrace the communities in which we operate. We promote open communications, innovation, and creativity. We strive for excellence in all our endeavors. We are in the local content business, providing multiple platforms for news, entertainment, and successful marketing solutions, enriching each community we serve. Each of our television stations are local service businesses.
OPPORTUNITY
With markets ranging from small to major, Nexstar has a place for every experience level. Whether you’re just starting your broadcasting career or ready to make the leap into a larger market, Nexstar offers a broad range of opportunities. And that same market diversity allows Nexstar to give employees room to grow and progress in their careers. As your experience, ability, talent, and ambition grows, so too will your options within Nexstar Nation.
Apply via: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar