• Digital Content Producer

    Nexstar Media Group (Portsmouth, VA)


    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 Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and a variety of other 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, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Basic HTML preferred; CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills a big plus

    + 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 any and all shifts, including nights and weekends, and holidays.

     

    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

     

    #LI-Onsite

     

    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.