Colorado Springs,CO
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
Position Summary:
Are you energized by a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? FOX21 News is seeking our next Digital Producer to join our tight-knit, energetic, and hardworking digital team. If you love to write, are a great multi-tasker, and can work quickly, this is the job for you. This role is responsible for updating FOX21 News’ website, curating high-performing content, and helping to report the news; everything from quick-hit local stories to breaking news and enterprise reports. This position is full-time, in-person, and may include working early mornings, nights, and/or weekends.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Position Responsibilities:
- Report and write news quickly and accurately
- Distribute content on FOX21News.com and FOX21’s social media platforms?
- Monitor all forms of media and hunt for newsworthy content?
- Pitch and write enterprise stories that stand out from competition?
- Clip videos from newscasts to add on FOX21News.com
- Review copy and correct errors in content
- Push engaging and breaking stories on mobile app?
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Skill/ Experience Requirements
- 2 years of experience in digital content and journalism
- Capable of researching, interviewing, and writing original news articles
- Ability to multi-task in times of breaking news, severe weather, etc.?
- Must have attention to detail, copy editing, grammatical and basic AP Style writing skills?
- Organized, technical problem solver and quick decision maker
- Understands social media’s importance in reporting stories and delivering traffic
- Can communicate, coordinate and collaborate with other members of the newsroom?
- Schedule flexibility including a rotating on-call schedule
- Responds well to feedback
- Regularly meets measurements of success
- Understands goals and regularly works toward achieving them
- Enjoys working in teams and has excellent interpersonal skills
- Bachelor's degree in journalism and newsroom experience preferred
Compensation
- Compensation $19.23/ hr + commensurate with experience and skill level.
- Benefits include Medical, dental, vision, Life Insurance, and 401K with company match.
FOX 21 KXRM
560 Wooten Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
ADDITIONAL INFO
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar