About this role
WTEN-TV, in Albany, New York is hiring a full-time Digital Content Creator/Producer. The Digital Content Creator/Producer leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods, processes and tactics; as well as in creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air.
• Develops and leads winning strategy for station content • Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms • Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines • Use our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television • Determines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly • Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information • Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions • Pitches on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetings • Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts • Shoots and edits content for on-air and digital • Produces reports for all platforms • Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality • Builds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials. • Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms • Performs other duties as assigned • Finds new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers.
Requirements & Skills:
• Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred • Proficiency in Associated Press style, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Basic HTML preferred • CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills is a plus • Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments • Responds positively to feedback
Benefits: Hourly Range of Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 Nexstar Media Group has a generous compensation package along with health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, and paid time off.