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Nexstar Media Group Digital Video Producer/Content Generator in Des Moines, Iowa
Digital Video Producer/Content Generator
WHO 13 is looking for a Digital Video Producer/Content Generator.
A key member of the TV station's digital team, this role involves live and edited video production and distribution using various platforms and techniques. You'll work alongside and collaborate with WHO 13 News reporters, anchors, producers, digital team, and other members of the newsroom to create informative and important content.
If you have a creative mindset and a passion for visual storytelling, apply now!
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
Video producer of digital-first news stories and edited packages, including various versions for social media
Go live in the “field’ or special events as assigned to create video content, interviews, pictures et.
Offer creative content ideas and be willing to write, shoot and produce/post them.
Key lead in live streaming of WHO.com programs, breaking news, and special coverage
Working in fast-paced newsroom, contribute to the editorial process and support digital team.
Take an active role in discovering, shooting, and creating new content, including stories, photos, videos, etc.
Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices.
Shoot, Write, produce, and edit material that appeals to target audiences.
Research production topics using various information sources and tools.
Train, mentor, and support station staff with video projects and creative digital storytelling
Share local content to national outlets and other Nexstar Digital platforms across the country.
Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Video editing skills a must
Ability to shoot video on cell phone, video camera, or professional cameras or have aptitude for training.
Collaborate with reporters, anchors, photojournalists, producers, promotions, sales, and engineering staff.
Proficient and savvy in social media platforms, tools, and best practices
Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills.
Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations.
Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including creative ways to inform and engage via written, oral, and visual media.
Ability to meet quality standards throughout editorial process.
Knowledge and skill in web live streaming and YouTube publishing
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.
EOE
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.