• Digital Content Producer

    Nexstar Media Group (Roanoke, VA)


    WFXR / WWCW in Roanoke, Virginia is looking for an energetic and resourceful Digital Content Producer. As the landscape of news and information becomes increasingly focused on digital platforms, the ideal candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the role. Roanoke is a great place to live and work, with a very reasonable cost of living and access to a wealth of activities, historical and cultural sites, shopping, sports, and other ways to spend your free time.

    Expectations include but are not limited to:

    +       -Post content for various digital platforms, including wfxrtv.com and the station's social media pages

    +       -Source, research, write and proofread digital stories with an overriding focus on accuracy and clarity

    +       -Work closely with teammates to develop and enhance content from our televised newscasts to be used on digital platforms, and vice versa

    +       -Seek new and/or different ways to engage users with our digital content

    +       -Assist with large-scale breaking news and weather events

    +       -Join the team in participating in community-focused activities and events

    +       -Other duties as assigned

    Desired qualifications & skills:

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

    +       -Fluency in English

    +       -Excellent oral & written communications skills

    +       -Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and prioritize assignments

    +       -Proficiency with computers, printers, fax machines and other office equipment

    +       -Commitment to working and communicating professionally, respectively, and constructively with coworkers, supervisors, department heads,        corporate personnel and external parties

    +       - Flexibility to work multiple shifts, including weekends and holidays

     

    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.