Digital Anchor / Producer Job at Nexstar Media Group, Fort Wayne, IN

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  • Nexstar Media Group
  • Fort Wayne, IN

Job Description

WANE is looking for a digital anchor / producer ready to take their skills to the next level in a newsroom that fosters growth and development.

The Digital Anchor / Producer produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content specifically for digital and social media platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to wane.com and our mobile apps with an emphasis on video, including on-camera. This position requires some holidays and weekends.

This position will play a role in creating long-form content for the station's TV app accessible via Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and eventually Samsung.

  • Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
  • Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
  • Curates the content on WANE.com to maximize viewing potential for our web audience
  • Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
  • Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
  • Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
  • Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
  • Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
  • Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
  • Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
  • Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
  • Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
  • Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
  • Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
  • Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record

ALL applicants must apply on-line at: Please upload resume.

Nexstar Media Group

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Weekend work,

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