• Streaming Content Producer/Anchor

    Nexstar Media Group (Champaign, IL)


    WCIA is looking for a Streaming Content Producer/Anchor to grow our digital and CTV platforms. This role is unique and will involve crafting solid, journalistically sound storytelling to engage our audiences across our website, apps, social media channels, and our CTV channel. We are also looking for a content creator willing to produce stories/segments and host one or more live digital productions to expand our audiences.

    Position Responsibilities:

    + Produce, edit video content using OBS Studio and other tools

    + Ensure all content meets high standards of journalistic integrity and production quality

    + Research and analyze details to provide complete, accurate stories -Arrange interviews with people for exclusive CTV shows when needed

    + Produces and presents reports on all platforms

    + Launch creative, compelling daily content for viewers on mobile, desktop, and connected TV -Be able to self-direct a show through OBS Studio

    + Set up and coordinate guests for in-studio or remote appearances

    + Plan content for each day -Keep up to date with local, state, national, and world news

    + Write, edits stories for the web and other digital platforms/channels

    Requirements & Skills:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

    + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required

    + Proficiency in OBS Studio and Adobe Creative Cloud, with live TV production knowledge

    + Portfolio of live, published web samples and/or print work

    + Strong interest in local news, sports, storytelling, and growing digital audiences

    + Excellent editorial judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills

    + Familiarity with SEO and social media content strategies

    NON-UNION FULL-TIME HOURLY

    Compensation:

    $15 to $17 per hour - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level

     

    Benefits : Our comprehensive benefits package 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.

     

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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.