The Digital Executive Producer at WRIC ABC 8News leads the overall editorial presentation of its website, mobile app and social media accounts. They are a leader in the newsroom’s digital growth. Primary responsibilities include managing a team that creates content and performs content management throughout the day. Priorities include audience growth and creative multimedia storytelling. Understanding journalism, editing, digital production, SEO, newsroom workflow and delegation are paramount. This is a key newsroom management position essential for the daily digital execution of the brand. This position reports directly to the News Director. 

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

　　At 8News, the Digital EP will:

　　Manage a team of digital producers

　　Manage the daily workflow including stories, videos, livestreamed events, social media and special reports

　　Assign and edit stories - make strategic decisions for content creation and placement

　　Set and maintain content standards on all digital platforms

　　Be the go-to source in the newsroom for information on using content management tools and digital technology

　　Coach the digital team on evolving digital best practices

　　Champion strategic content management for audience growth

　　Contribute content as needed 

　　Work in tandem with the News Director and other news managers 

　　You’ll be expected to:

　　Be innovative, user-focused and full of creativity and initiative 

　　Be a newsroom leader

　　Emphasize breaking news and video

　　Understand storytelling that includes creating videos and utilizing photos

　　Think strategically about developing digital audiences and a digital skillset in the newsroom 

　　Evaluate website traffic trends to make decisions on daily content needs and longer-term content curation that will grow local audience

　　Liaise with Nexstar Digital for best practices, new technologies and digital journalism trends

　　Assist with special projects – planning and execution 

　　Assist in managing sales content elements that have revenue potential and web user interest

　　Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management 

　　The ideal candidate will:

　　Have a passion for digital news, local news and journalism 

　　Possess strong editorial judgment 

　　Have at least three years of experience with one year of news personnel management experience preferred 

　　Have strong written and verbal communication skills 

　　Have a working knowledge of digital standards and protocols 

　　Have experience with content management systems, WordPress preferred 

　　Be able to edit videos and images 

　　Be able to understand and use state-of-the-art broadcast and digital technology

　　Have a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or a related degree

　　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.

　　EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.