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Digital Weekend Supervising Producer

Purpose

NewsNation a 24/7 national media outlet for all Americans. We believe in news that isn’t tilted toward one ideology or another, that walks away from “bothsidesism” to focus on multiple perspectives, and considers every community across all 50 states. We are dedicated to a truly all-platform experience: a national cable channel plus a vibrant digital presence.

This position is for someone interested in taking charge and leading the way on our journalism on weekends—because you know the news never stops.

This position will be a 4-day workweek with 7am-7pm on weekends and two 8-hour shifts during the week.

It can be based in our Chicago or New York newsrooms.

Position Description

+ Ensure our NewsNation journalism maintains high standards and differentiates our brand from our competitors

+ Create and oversee the creation of news content, including assigning and reviewing stories, video and social content.

+ Craft compelling headlines, teases and social media posts that encourage followers to engage with our journalism

+ Package content that encourages audience engagement to stay on the page longer or view more pages per visit

+ Planning and executing coverage plans for weekend news, events and special programming

+ Edit wire and local network-affiliated content for a national audience to ensure standards for journalistic integrity and production quality are met

+ Showcase broadcast segments for publishing across all digital platforms and social media channels

+ Utilize SEO best practices

Qualifications

• 4+ years working as a digital reporter, producer, manager or editor in a major market or national newsroom.

• Strong news judgement and ability to determine when local stories have national appeal

• Experience working with video and social media

• Excellent communicator, both oral and written

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising or marketing or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000

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.

Nexstar 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 disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.