• Digital Producer

    Nexstar Media Group (Topeka, KS)


    DIGITAL PRODUCER

    KSNT 27 News and FOX 43 in Topeka are looking for our next digital producer to help drive the future of our newsroom. As the company continues to invest in digital products, our team is on the front line, using new tools, workflows and analytics to grow and engage our online audience.

     

    If you love owning breaking news, thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment, and enjoy creating fresh, original content that connects with local users, we want to hear from you.

     

    27 News is an award-winning newsroom in an active state capital market with strong politics, Division I sports and a vibrant arts and culture scene. We are the NBC, FOX, ABC and CW affiliates in the region, offering exceptional storytelling opportunities.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop and execute winning digital strategies across web, app and social

    + Maintain expert-level understanding of Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram and emerging platforms

    + Review, edit and publish clean, accurate copy that adheres to editorial style guidelines

    + Use digital platforms to reinforce brand identity and drive audiences to broadcast and streaming

    + Determine story emphasis, length and format based on audience needs and analytics

    + Research background information to ensure accuracy and strong context

    + Gather information through research, calls, interviews and event coverage

    + Pitch on-brand, local and trending digital stories during meetings

    + Check reference materials and public records to gather relevant facts

    + Shoot and edit occasional video for digital and on-air use

    + Produce content for all platforms, meeting standards for accuracy, fairness and quality

    + Plan, schedule and execute digital campaigns for shows, specials and major events

    + Write quick-turn stories for the website, app and other platforms

    + Find new, innovative ways to use digital tools to engage viewers

    + Perform other duties as assigned

     

    Requirements & Skills

     

    + Degree in journalism or related field; newspaper or digital news experience preferred

    + Working knowledge of AP style, Adobe Photoshop and basic HTML; CSS and additional digital tools are a plus

    + Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive, solutions-oriented attitude

    + Strong attention to detail and openness to feedback

     

    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.