The Digital Producer leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods, processes and tactics; as well as in creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air.

KAMR Local 4 News in Amarillo, Texas, is looking for a Digital Content Producer. This person will produce news content on the station’s website and social media sites. If you’re a journalist with a good handle on the news, writing, digital content, and social media, we’re looking for you. This person will write and publish stories, pictures, and video in a timely manner. They will get information out via social media. They will use OBS regularly. They will integrate the on-air product and the digital products successfully. This person also will do non-linear editing. The Digital Content Producer will work closely with the assignments desk, newscast producers, and digital content team. You need to be a self-starter, be organized, be motivated, be an excellent communicator, work quickly, and have good ideas. A Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field is required. Producing or Digital Producing experience preferred. Nexstar Media Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Develops and leads winning strategy for station contentExpert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platformsReviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelinesUse our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to televisionDetermines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordinglyResearch and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate informationGathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functionsPitches on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetingsChecks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant factsShoots and edits content for on-air and digitalProduces reports for all platformsEnsures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production qualityBuilds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials.Writes stories for the web and other digital platformsPerforms other duties as assignedFinds new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers

 Requirements & Skills:

Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferredProficiency in Associated Press style, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Basic HTML preferredCSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills is a plusMaintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departmentsResponds positively to feedback