Digital Producer, Per Diem

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WGN-TV is searching for a Producer of Digital Content for per diem and vacation relief needs. We cannot guarantee a minimum number of days in any given week. Responsibilities -Prepare, write, copy-edit and post news, sports, community, programming and promotional content from television and other sources for the web site, mobile platforms, and social media sites -Build special sections and other custom content for breaking news and other ongoing coverage efforts -Administer and moderate social media outreaches including Facebook pages and Twitter accounts -Work closely with news, programming, promotions, and sales departments -Ensure factual, grammatical and legal accuracy online and uphold the station’s established journalistic standards to avoid editorial bias Qualifications -Three (3) years of experience as a digital news producer or related experience -Must be familiar with Wordpress and AP writing style -Must be regularly available for shifts on weekdays and weekends, across all dayparts -Must have strong news judgment and work with the assignment desk to plan daily stories and content -Excellent writing and editing skills, attention to detail -Familiarity with news writing and journalistic standards -Ability to function under extreme deadline pressure Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Inc., consists of three divisions: Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks. The Broadcasting Division operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to 199 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 39% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC’s UHF discount). The division’s portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. The Digital Division operates 122 local websites and 316 mobile apps offering hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content and creating new revenue opportunities for the company. The Networks Division operates WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and the home of NewsNation, multicast network Antenna TV, and WGN Radio in Chicago. Nexstar also owns a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information, please visit www.nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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