WGHP
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
FOX8 WGHP is looking for a creative, tech-savvy Digital News Producer with a passion for breaking news and storytelling to join our award-winning digital team. FOX8 is the news leader in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad, a top 50 market encompassing Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem. This role is responsible for writing and reporting news — everything from quick-hit local stories to breaking news and enterprise reports — as well as curating high-performing content on the website and engaging with a social media following of more than 1 million. This role will work on building a loyal local audience by being responsive to traffic patterns and audience interest.
The regular schedule for this full-time position will include Saturdays and Sundays. Occasional flexibility (mornings, nights) may be required to meet news coverage needs.
Position Responsibilities:
- Write news reports quickly and accurately.
- Craft compelling headlines that captivate readers, igniting their curiosity and driving engagement, all while maintaining the integrity of our content, respecting our audience, and delivering meaningful substance.
- Curate a steady stream of content from across the country and tailor it for our local audience.
- Elevate stories through the strategic selection of compelling imagery, engaging video content, and thoughtful page layout and organization.
- Package news stories to draw in readers, grow pageviews per visitor and increase time on site, using headline testing, metric tools and observed patterns to guide decision making.
- Strategically organize and position website content using real-time data to make informed decisions.
- Manage FOX8 social media accounts using third-party tools with an understanding of each unique audience.
- Monitor all forms of media (print, TV, digital, blogs and social) for coverage opportunities that will grow engagement and drive loyal, local traffic.
- Learn and continuously refine an understanding of the target audience's needs and desires.
- Adapt to the evolving digital landscape by researching and experimenting with new tools and platforms as they emerge.
- Explore different ways to tell a story through graphics, video, data visualization, and more.
- Work collaboratively and build positive working relationships with newsroom staff and management.
- Evaluate website traffic trends to make decisions on both daily content needs and longer-term content curation that will grow local audience.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Skill/ Experience Requirements
- 2+ years of digital content and journalism experience
- Proficiency in researching, conducting interviews, and writing original news articles
- Strong writing, grammar, proofreading, and editing skills
- Solid editorial judgment and ethical decision-making
- Sound grasp of SEO best practices and AP Style (Experience with Google Analytics and Chartbeat is a plus)
- Familiarity with WordPress, basic HTML, and skills in video editing and Adobe Photoshop are beneficial
- Knowledge of popular social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to learn new technology independently and efficiently
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working on a computer for extended periods
REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree; Degree in journalism or related field preferred
ADDITIONAL INFO
Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at http://www.Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar