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Nexstar Media Group Web Producer in Waco, Texas
FOX44/KWKT in Waco, Texas is looking for an intelligent and highly motivated Web Producer. The Web Producer will help with broadcast newsroom collaboration, write and produce several stories per day for the website, as well as manage FOX44 social media accounts through consistent, engaging and on-brand posts. This individual should have excellent editing, TV/web writing and influencing skills.
Responsibilities
Produce breaking news events across multiple platforms by working with reporters in the field, the news assignment desk and independent sources alike.
Curate the homepage and subsections.
Assist in managing a group of regular contributors to the web site.
Produce all news sections of the website, including the homepage and contribute to local franchises.
Manage production of articles, videos and slideshows.
Be an advocate for ourquadcities.com in the newsroom and beyond.
Manage the social media strategy for FOX44.
Help grow the main brand social media account pages through thoughtful, engaging posts that deliver on key metrics.
Make sure the station's social media accounts have relevant content throughout the day and that the voice, tone and mix of content fits with the overall editorial strategy on-air and online.
Monitor social media channels for breaking news.
Engage with viewers who reach out through social media channels.
Basic Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style writing and guidelines
Eligibility Requirements
Must be 18 years or older
Must be available to work overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or required
Pre-employment background check required
Desired Characteristics Basic Qualifications
Some experience as a video journalist, editor, writer or producer at a news organization or blog that creates content under tight deadlines.
Exceptional communication skills
Knowledge of TV and web writing
Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding, competitive environment
Experience in editing video for TV and web
Experience in a news environment is a plus
Excellent news instincts with the ability to react decisively to breaking news, combined with the ability to write succinctly and with flair
Ability to work on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Team player mentality
Please send resume, references, salary requirements, and links to: Dean L. Wetherbee, News Director, KWKT-TV, 8803 Woodway Dr., Woodway, TX, 76712, dwetherbee@kwkt.com, or apply online at nexstar.tv/careers. No phone calls please.
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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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