Digital News Reporter and site producer
Nexstar
- Columbus, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
NBC4 / WCMH-TV in Columbus, Ohio, has an immediate opening for a digital news reporter and site producer. The candidate should be a skilled reporter who can cover Ohio State University and education in Ohio, both higher ed and K-12. The candidate will also work regular shifts each week on breaking news, community news and updating NBC4i.com, one of the most visited sites for local news in the market.Position Responsibilities● Report news quickly and accurately
● Pitch and turn engaging news stories off selected beats, making excellent use sources and knowledge in telling compelling original stories that stand out from the competition
● Understand how to use metrics tools in guiding story decision-making
● Understand types of stories that drive traffic on the web
● Work with management to deliver a content mix that reflects the needs of our audience
● Curate and aggregate a steady stream of interesting content that is packaged and promoted in a way that generates engagement and repeat site visitation
● Excellent at writing headlines that grow audience and engagement
● Build positive working relationships with newsroom staff and management
● Promote and distribute news content on social mediaSkill/ Experience Requirements● 2 years of experience creating digital news content
● Knowledge of AP style
● Adheres to journalistic ethics and standards
● Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator
● Ability to quickly learn new things and adapt to change
● Thrives under pressure and able to meet deadlines
● Self-motivated and competitive
● Ability to be fast and first at breaking news on the web
● Able to deliver multiple stories for the web each day on a wide range of topics
● Familiar with contact information for various agencies to obtain information as quickly as possible.
● Understand social media’s importance in reporting stories and delivering traffic
● Schedule flexibility (ability to work weekends, evenings, early mornings and holidays)
● Regularly meets measurements of success
● Other duties as assignedEducation Requirements● Bachelor’s Degree