NewsNation Social Media Producer

Purpose News Nation is America’s fastest-growing news network. We believe in fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. If you do too, join the movement! We’re seeking a social media producer who is passionate about the news and looking to tell stories that resonate with audiences in the rapidly-evolving world of digital media.

• Pitch, develop and produce social media content
• Manage News Nation's You Tube channel and social channels, reaching millions of followers
• Develop multimedia storytelling in collaboration with editors, writers and reporters
• Use analytics to evaluate content performance and suggest improvements to tactics
• Use AI and emerging technologies to produce content and engage with audiences
• Keep up to date on the latest trends and emerging stories to share with the larger team
• Train staff members on social media best practices, use of social tools and other tactics

• Experience creating social content ranging from graphics to video for large brands or media outlets
• Expertise with You Tube, including thumbnail and title best practices preferred
• Strong writing skills and ability to maintain a consistent brand voice
• Good editorial judgement in content selection and adaptation based on the platform
• Ability to quickly edit video and photos in high-pressure situations
• Knowledge of data and analytics and demonstrated ability to use that data to make decisions
• Good communicator who can work collaboratively
• Experience using Adobe Suite, including Premier and Photoshop, preferred
• Journalism or news background preferred but not required
• Experience producing for or directing on-camera talent a plus

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 #LI On-site

This position is in-office in our Chicago or New York locations. Early morning, late night and/or weekend shifts may be required.

• Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
• Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.
• Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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 its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people.

Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, News Nation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” 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 its local TV station websites, The Hill and , are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.

For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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