About this role
Purpose
Come be a part of a fast-growing news organization that is making a difference! NewsNation is a 24/7 national media outlet for all Americans. We believe in news that shows multiple perspectives and considers every community across all 50 states. We are dedicated to a truly all-platform experience: a national cable channel plus a vibrant digital presence.
This position is for someone who understands news and storytelling, with a passion for serving our viewers and readers with stories that matter to them.
This full-time position will be based in either our Chicago or New York newsrooms and will include weekend and evening hours.
Position Description
- Create stories that maintain our high standards of journalism and differentiate our brand from our competitors
- Create or clip videos that help viewers and readers understand what matters in news stories
- Craft compelling headlines, push alerts and social posts while delivering stories that make a difference
- Edit wire and local network-affiliated content for a national audience to ensure standards for journalistic integrity and production quality are met
- Showcase broadcast segments for publishing across all digital platforms and social media channels
- Update NewsNation digital platforms (website, app, email, social) with breaking news and topical news of the day
- Pitch stories daily and develop multiple ideas off a single news topic that push stories forward
- Utilize SEO best practices
- Flexibility to adjust schedule and assignments as network’s needs evolve.
Qualifications
- 3+ years working in news as a digital reporter or producer.
- Strong news judgement and ability to determine when local stories have national appeal
- Experience working with video and social media
- Excellent communicator, both oral and written
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising or marketing or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Salary Range : $60,000 to $75,000 annually
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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