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Nexstar Media Group Executive Digital Producer in Tampa, Florida
The Digital Executive Producer (DEP) is in charge of the daily operations of WFLA's digital team and owns the editorial presentation of our digital properties. The DEP co-manages the digital content producers and has oversight of broadcast producers, reporters and photographers. Newsroom workflow, task delegation and assignment abilities are paramount. This position should be recognized by the level of urgency and attention to detail brought to bear on the everyday digital execution of the brand.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Produce and manage quality news content on all digital platforms
Assign tasks and deadlines to digital content producers and other newsroom staff as necessary (e.g., breaking news), ensuring production deadlines are met
Take charge of daily news and live stream planning and execution, including breaking news, to differentiate our content and own the in-depth brand
Use analytics to inform content choices and make adjustments to maximize consumption of content
Share and distribute relevant and high-performing content to Nexstar Wire
Hold reporters accountable for daily posting routines in the field
Provide employee feedback on a continuous and regular basis (positive & constructive)
Ensure content reflects brand across desktop and mobile
Work in tandem with other News Directors & Managers
Execute breaking news on all platforms including: wfla.com, apps, social media, email alerts
Develop and maintain new sections of the website as news coverage dictates
Plan for the long-term growth of the sites, set priorities and plan coverage for major events
Manage social media – station staff posts and moderation of user comments
Adhere to all guidelines, policies and procedures of station, Company, the FCC, and all other federal, state and local laws; ensuring content complies with legal requirements concerning libel, slander and First Amendment laws
Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strategic thinker –Innovative, user-focused, creative and ready to take the initiative to expand brand and services to new and emerging technologies through online capabilities
Well organized and long-term planner
Proactive with strong leadership, motivational, & career development skills
Supervise generation of digital in-depth coverage of the day
Assist with special coverage planning & execution
Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills, and editorial judgment.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent experience; plus 5 years’ experience in content management systems with strong skills in editing video and images. Must have working knowledge of web standards and protocols.
Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements:
High stress environment with deadline pressures. Must be available to work irregular/odd hours, weekends and holidays, and be on call to cover major events 24 hours a day.
NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
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.
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