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Full Time Job

Audience Engagement Producer

Newsnation

Chicago, IL 02-13-2026
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
• Package content that encourages audience engagement to stay on the page longer or view more pages per visit
• Update NewsNation digital platforms (website, app, email, push alerts) with breaking news and topical news of the day
• Craft compelling headlines, layouts, ledes and snippets that encourage followers to engage with our journalism
• Optimize NewsNation content for site, YouTube and other platforms using SEO best practices and data-informed layout decisions
• Edit wire and local network-affiliated content for a national audience to ensure standards for journalistic integrity and production quality are met
• Pitch stories daily and write stories specifically in trending verticals
• Assist in the curation and production of daily newsletters
• Create digital-first content that accomplishes the NewsNation mission and differentiates our brand from our competitors
• This position will be based in Chicago or New York.
Qualifications
• 3+ years working as a digital producer or audience engagement specialist in a major market or national newsroom.
• Experience managing and curating homepages + app
• Experience with optimizing content using SEO best practices for site, YouTube and other platforms
• Strong news judgement and ability to determine when local stories have national appeal
• Editing experience a plus
• Experience working with Chartbeat, Photoshop, AHREFS, Google Trends, newsletter platforms like Sailthru and Aigeon a plus
• Excellent communicator, both oral and written
• Early morning, late night and/or weekend shifts may be required
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, advertising or marketing or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-nebmm3-216-73-216-222-42 in your application.

Salary Details
Salary Range: $60,000 to $80,000 Per Year ($ USD)
Company Profile
Newsnation

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 196 full power stations (including partner stations) in 114 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation.