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The Digital News Producer is responsible for creating, publishing, and optimizing news content across all digital platforms — including website, mobile apps, CTV/OTT channels, and social media. This role requires strong news judgment, visual storytelling, quick turnaround, and a digital-first mindset. The ideal candidate can write, shoot, edit, and publish content independently while also working collaboratively with the newsroom.

+ Key Responsibilities

+ Write, edit, and publish news articles, breaking news alerts, live updates, and feature content for web and mobile.

+ Shoot and edit photos and video for digital and social platforms.

+ Upload and manage video clips, livestreams, and OTT/CTV programming using newsroom CMS and video platforms.

+ Produce short and long-form video content using Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Audition, Canva, or similar tools.

+ Appear on camera for explainers, digital hits, interviews, or live social segments when needed.

+ Create engaging headlines, push alerts, and metadata optimized for SEO and social performance.

+ Monitor scanners, social feeds, and wires for breaking news and emerging content opportunities.

+ Collaborate with broadcast producers, reporters, and photographers to convert on-air content into digital-first stories.

+ Execute social media strategy by posting and scheduling content across Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and others.

+ Track performance using analytics tools (Adobe/Google Analytics, Chartbeat, CrowdTangle) and adjust strategy accordingly.

+ Ensure all content meets journalistic, legal, and ethical standards.

+ Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Digital Media, Communications, or equivalent newsroom experience.

+ Strong writing, spelling, and AP Style proficiency.

+ Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Arc, Bitcentral, Lakana, Clickability).

+ Proficient in shooting and editing both photos and video using DSLR, mobile, or ENG equipment.

+ Strong understanding of SEO, social media strategy, and audience behavior.

+ Ability to multitask and thrive in a deadline-driven environment.

+ Flexible schedule — must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as news demands.

+ Preferred Skills

+ Confident on-camera presence and/or hosting ability.

+ Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Audition, Photoshop) and Canva.

+ Experience with livestreaming, OTT/CTV publishing, and YouTube optimization.

+ Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

+ Interest in visual formats — reels, explainers, graphics, or interactive storytelling.

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.