Are you a digital journalist? Do you have strong writing, editing and newsgathering skills? Are you proficient with the latest social media tools? The Digital Content Producer will be responsible for developing, writing and distributing local news stories as part of the 12 News/WPRI.com digital team.

The Digital Content Producer will be expected to deliver informative, accurate and in-depth local news content on a daily basis and work alongside other journalists in a fast-paced newsroom.

• Report local news to our audience through written stories, video and other forms of media

• Take an active role in discovering, tracking down and confirming information

• Contribute to the editorial process and make sound decisions during breaking news situations

• Help our content desk make calls, take calls, and monitor police scanners and social media

• Work to grow our audience and ensure our content is distributed effectively and creatively

• Track which topics are of interest to our audience and deliver content accordingly

Specialized Knowledge/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge of grammar, AP style and SEO techniques

• Strong news judgement, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations

• Ability to meet deadlines and quality standards

• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, adapt and learn on the fly

• Ability to work on your own, as well as collaboratively

• Savvy in social media tools and best practices

• Willingness to take on other responsibilities as needed, such as running teleprompter

• Video and photo editing skills a plus

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute 2+ years’ experience in digital publishing, television or radio broadcast/production.

Training/Equipment: Utilize state-of-the-art web and television technology, video and graphics.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High-stress environment with deadline pressures. Flexible schedule and occasional overtime.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.