WPRI 12 is looking for a Digital Video Producer.

A key member of the TV station's digital team, this role involves live and edited video production and distribution using various platforms and techniques.

You'll work alongside and collaborate with 12 News reporters, anchors, producers, and other members of the newsroom to create informative and important content for viewers across Southern New England.

If you have a creative mindset and a passion for visual storytelling, apply now!

• Video producer of digital-first news stories and edited packages, including various versions for social media

• Key lead in live streaming of WPRI.com programs, breaking news, and special coverage

• Working in fast-paced newsroom, contribute to the editorial process and support digital team

• Take an active role in discovering, shooting, and creating new content, including stories, photos, videos, etc.

• Opportunities to cover special events and projects, report on camera when appropriate

• Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices

• Write, produce, and edit material that appeals to target audiences

• Research production topics using various information sources and tools

• Train, mentor, and support station staff with video projects and creative digital storytelling

• Share local content to national outlets and other Nexstar Digital platforms across the country

• Measure and report on video consumption and data analytics

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Video editing skills a must, Adobe Premiere and Adobe Express a plus

• Collaborate with reporters, anchors, photojournalists, producers, promotions, sales, and engineering staff

• Proficient and savvy in social media platforms, tools, and best practices

• Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills

• Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations

• Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including creative ways to inform and engage via written, oral, and visual media

• Ability to meet quality standards throughout editorial process

• Knowledge and skill in web live streaming and YouTube publishing

• Working knowledge of OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software) is a plus

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute 2+ years’ experience in digital publishing, television or radio broadcast/production.

Training/Equipment: Utilize state-of-the-art web and television technology, video and graphics.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High-stress environment with deadline pressures. Flexible schedule and occasional overtime.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

** EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED ***

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, NewsNation, 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 NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. 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.