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Digital Content Manager

Nexstar Media
Full-time
On-site
Mountain View, Vermont, United States
Content Strategy Roles

WFFF-TV and WVNY-TV, the FOX and ABC affiliates covering Vermont, Northern New York, and Southern New Hampshire, are looking for a full-time Digital Content Manager.

We need someone with a keen sense of news judgment and a good grasp on what gets conversations going with our viewers. The primary roles will be generating content for on-line publication and engaging with viewers via social media. It will also include overseeing the digital team. The right person will be creative, motivated, hard-working, forward-thinking, aggressive and a team player.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Acts as the key editorial leader for news content on digital platforms.

  • Manages digital, mobile, and social properties while contributing to and executing a strategy for growth.

  • Writes stories and posts videos for websites, apps, social media, and other digital platforms.

  • Works with producers to ensure digital content is integrated into newscasts.

  • Acts as a liaison between the digital team and other areas of the stations, including news, promotions, and sales.

  • Oversees the digital contributions from other staff members and provides guidance to help improve their work.

  • Builds special sections for websites and apps using content management systems.

  • Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites, as well as by email and phone.

  • Maintains accuracy and integrity in news products delivered.

  • Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal laws.

  • Help develop and execute content for our Roku app channel

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred.

  • Minimum two years’ experience in a digital role in a television newsroom preferred.

  • Knowledge of content management systems, HTML, CSS, and Adobe Analytics preferred.

  • Impeccable grammar and spelling, and ability to write interesting, understandable copy.

  • Fluency in English; excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Ability to multi-task, deal with extreme deadline pressure, and react/coordinate coverage under live breaking news situations is crucial.

  • Ability to work extended hours, as needed.