• Digital Content Manager

    Nexstar Media Group (Indianapolis, IN)


    FOX59, the #1 newsroom in Indianapolis, is looking for a Digital Content Manager to grow and lead our connected TV (CTV) and digital video platforms, including the FOX59 NOW app (for Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV). This is a hands-on, creative role that involves producing original content, building out live and on-demand streaming schedules, managing YouTube growth, and coordinating with both our newsroom and sales teams.

    Position Responsibilities:

    + Program, schedule, and manage content across the FOX59 NOW CTV app

    + Produce and edit original shows and segments using OBS Studio and Adobe Creative Suite

    + Work with the newsroom and sales to create compelling sponsored content and digital-first programming

    + Manage a content calendar and track projects from pitch to publish

    + Grow FOX59’s YouTube channel with strong metadata, SEO strategies, thumbnails, and playlists

    + Lead development of short- and long-form series tailored for digital viewers in Central Indiana

    + Monitor performance metrics to guide programming and promotion strategies

    + Ensure all content meets station standards for quality and journalistic integrity

    + Keep up with digital trends and tools that can enhance our content, formats, or production workflow

    + Other digital duties as assigned

    Requirements & Skills:

    + Bachelor’s degree in journalism, digital media, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience

    + Proficiency with OBS Studio, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and related tools

    + Strong video editing and digital storytelling skills

    + Working knowledge of YouTube Studio, SEO, thumbnails, and monetization

    + Ability to lead and manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines

    + Excellent communication, editorial judgment, and attention to detail

    + Interest in local news, community issues, and building digital audiences

     

    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.