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ABC4 is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Integrated Media Producer to join our team. The ideal candidate is a news junkie who will oversee the daily news gathering process a nd coordinate coverage of news across all ABC4 platforms- Television, online streaming and Digital. They coordinate with photojournalists, working alongside News Producers and ensuring that all multimedia content meets the highest standards of quality and accuracy. This position requires a keen eye for detail, the ability to work under tight deadlines, and a passion for breaking news

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Strives to be #1 on air and on digital 24 hours/day

+ Monitor websites, social media, police and fire scanners and other breaking news alerts

+ Track stories from all sources; government agencies, wire services, community groups etc.

+ Make beat calls to local PIOs (Public Information Officers), sources and agencies in addition to setting up and execute interviews for a story.

+ Maintain strong relationships with local contacts and agencies to gather news efficiently.

+ Plan and coordinate daily assignments including dispatching photojournalists, photographers, reporters, and other personnel

+ Churn new and fresh content daily

+ Evaluates website traffic trends to make daily and long-term content decisions.

+ Ability to write articles, Breaking News updates, design and work on enhancing ABC4’s website and social media platforms

+ Maintain records/press releases and stories to update Daybook

+ Oversees and takes charge of all information gathering and providing details to the entire newsroom

+ Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories

+ Adapt to changing news priorities and pivot to the most crucial topics as needed.

+ Ensure all multimedia content adheres to the station's editorial guidelines and standards.

+ Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

+ Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

+ Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, competitive, assertive and able to work under pressure.

+ Thorough knowledge of journalistic principles, ethics and standards.

+ Strong news judgement.

+ Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

+ Familiarity with contact information for various agencies to obtain information quickly

+ Comfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sources

+ Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital news distribution

+ Ability to be fast and first at breaking news across ABC4’s platforms, Television and Digital. Must also be willing to pivot to the most crucial topics at a moment’s notice

+ Able to deliver multiple stories for the web and online streaming platform each day on a wide range of topics

+ Comfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sources

+ Seeks out new technology in a fast-evolving industry.

+ Knowledge of AP style would be a plus

+ Assertive and capable of making decisions under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

+ Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator

+ Self-motivated and competitive

+ Ability to be fast and first at breaking news on the website and across social media platforms and willing to pivot to the most crucial topics at a moment’s notice

+ Work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Conduct face to face and phone interviews and conversations. Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively. Use a shared computer to write Articles and produce social media content. Sit for long periods, stand, reach, use repetitive movements

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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.