Digital Media Journalist

Nexstar Media Group - Henderson, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Henderson, KY

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Digital Media Journalist at Nexstar Broadcasting will play a crucial role in producing and distributing content across various media platforms. This position requires a dynamic individual who can produce, organize, write, and edit content for newscasts while collaborating closely with news producers and managers. The journalist will be responsible for conceptualizing, producing, and presenting content that resonates with audiences on multiple platforms, including broadcast, digital, and web. In this role, the journalist will regularly confer with team members to identify the strongest editorial pieces produced daily, ensuring that these articles are optimized for the company's websites. The journalist will own the editorial and creative development of assigned stories, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all media platforms. This position demands a keen understanding of the news landscape and the ability to adapt content for different formats, making it essential for the journalist to stay updated on current events and trends in media consumption. The Digital Media Journalist will also be expected to engage with social media, understanding its importance in modern journalism. This includes not only sharing content but also interacting with audiences and utilizing social media as a tool for news gathering and dissemination. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling and a commitment to delivering high-quality journalism that informs and engages the community.

Responsibilities

• Produce and distribute content elements across several media platforms.
• Organize, write, and edit content for newscasts.
• Collaborate with news producers and managers to conceptualize and present content.
• Confer with team members to select the strongest editorial pieces produced daily.
• Optimize articles for the web sites.
• Own the editorial and creative development of assigned stories across multiple platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field required.
• Minimum of one year experience in news gathering and/or production.
• Experience writing, producing, and editing on a desktop editing system.
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms.
• Basic understanding of multi-media file formats and strong computer skills.
• Understanding of the importance of social media.