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Nexstar Media Group Digital Content Producer in Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Digital Content Producer is responsible for crafting local news stories for woodtv.com (everything from quick-hit local stories to breaking news and enterprise reports), packaging broadcast content for a digital audience, curating high-performing content from wire services, and zoning homepage layouts driven by data. This role will contribute to building a loyal audience by being responsive to traffic patterns and audience interest while serving as a steward of our brands.
Position Responsibilities:
Publish several digital stories per shift (quick-hits, breaking news and reported pieces).
Edit reporter content and package it for web.
Curate and aggregate a steady stream of interesting content based on analytics and visitor interests.
Promote and distribute news content on social media.
Strong AP-style writing, copyediting, grammar and story organization skills.
Strict journalistic standards, including vetting, pitching and ethical treatment of the stories we cover.
Contribute to long-term and special digital projects.
Build a positive working relationship with digital director, digital executive producer and newsroom staff.
Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously as needed.
Ability to responsibly and respectfully interact online and over the phone with community members.
Other duties as assigned.
Skill/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field with focus on digital content.
Engaging headline writer.
Strong multi-tasking abilities.
Strong news judgement.
Capable of researching, interviewing and writing original news articles.
Knowledge of AP Stylebook and SEO.
Enjoys working with a team and has excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong communicator.
Proficiency in MS Office and WordPress.
A desire to learn and grow.
Work Hours:
This is a full-time position. Early morning hours are likely.
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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.
