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FOX44/KWKT in Waco, Texas is looking for an intelligent and highly motivated Web Producer. The Web Producer will help with broadcast newsroom collaboration, write and produce several stories per day for the website, as well as manage FOX44 social media accounts through consistent, engaging and on-brand posts. This individual should have excellent editing, TV/web writing and influencing skills.

+ Responsibilities

+ Produce breaking news events across multiple platforms by working with reporters in the field, the news assignment desk and independent sources alike.

+ Curate the homepage and subsections.

+ Assist in managing a group of regular contributors to the web site.

+ Produce all news sections of the website, including the homepage and contribute to local franchises.

+ Manage production of articles, videos and slideshows.

+ Be an advocate for ourquadcities.com in the newsroom and beyond.

+ Manage the social media strategy for FOX44.

+ Help grow the main brand social media account pages through thoughtful, engaging posts that deliver on key metrics.

+ Make sure the station's social media accounts have relevant content throughout the day and that the voice, tone and mix of content fits with the overall editorial strategy on-air and online.

+ Monitor social media channels for breaking news.

+ Engage with viewers who reach out through social media channels.

Basic Qualifications/Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style writing and guidelines

Eligibility Requirements

+ Must be 18 years or older

+ Must be available to work overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or required

+ Pre-employment background check required

Desired Characteristics Basic Qualifications

+ Some experience as a video journalist, editor, writer or producer at a news organization or blog that creates content under tight deadlines.

+ Exceptional communication skills

+ Knowledge of TV and web writing

+ Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding, competitive environment, perform other duties as assigned

+ Experience in editing video for TV and web

+ Experience in a news environment is a plus

+ Excellent news instincts with the ability to react decisively to breaking news, combined with the ability to write succinctly and with flair

+ Ability to work on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

+ Team player mentality

Please send resume, references, salary requirements, and work portfolio links to: Sylvia Villarreal, News Director, KWKT-TV, 8803 Woodway Dr., Woodway, TX, 76712, [email protected], and apply online at nexstar.tv/careers. No phone calls please.

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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.