Senior Digital Producer

Job Description

NewsNation is building a new national media outlet for all Americans. We think there's an unmet need for news that isn't tilted toward one ideology or another, walks away from two sides-ism to focus on multiple perspectives when examining the issues, and considers every community across all 50 states. We are dedicated to a truly all-platform experience: a national cable channel plus a vibrant digital presence

The Senior Digital Producer is responsible for managing a segment of the digital team as it handles news coverage and any digital responsibilities connected to NewsNation's shows during their shift. In addition, this senior producer will work with a team of digital-first reporters. This position reports to the NewsNation Digital News Director and is part of the management team.

Position Description
• Oversee and organize work performed by digital producers and other staff during the assigned shift.
• Manage team of digital-first reporters including editing, assigning, ideation and collaborating on storytelling on multiple digital platforms
• Collaborate with broadcast team members to produce content and find appropriate places for digital-first journalism on air.
• Manage daily content plan by identifying and assigning stories and content needs based on the news of the day and trending topics.
• Use audience analytics and digital platform data to inform assignments and programming decisions.
• Lead breaking news coverage on all digital platforms.
• Provide editorial feedback and guidance to staff.
• Train and ensure digital staff know how to use and take the most advantage of digital publishing tools and processes that aid in content creation, curation, circulation and distribution.
• Provide feedback on big-picture NewsNation digital strategies

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, advertising or marketing or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Flexibility to work an early-morning or late-night shift may be required
• 5+ years working with digital media including experience with SEO and digital storytelling on social and web
• 3+ years working in major market or national newsroom (broadcast, print or digital)
• Quick decision maker and creative thinker
• Strong news judgement and ability to determine when local stories have national appeal
• Background in managing reporters a plus
• Experience as a newspaper editor or in a digital-first operation a plus
• Familiarity with the operations of a broadcast newsroom a plus
• Familiarity with Solutions Journalism techniques a plus
• Excellent communicator, both oral written

About Nexstar and Nexstar Digital

Nexstar Inc. is the digital arm of Nexstar Media Group, Inc., America's largest local television broadcast company, with 199 TV stations in 116 markets reaching nearly 68% of US television households. Nexstar's digital division develops platforms that deliver exceptional local and national journalism and original content across 120 owned-and-operated websites, 284 mobile apps, and a growing number of OTT apps while providing premium, scalable advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices.

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