Nexstar Media Group Jobs (7)

Pix11 is looking for a Production Assistant to assist all aspects of newsgathering and production in our dynamic multi-platform operation.

The ideal candidate should be highly organized and have a strong interest in local news.

The Production Assistant will assist writers, producers, reporters and managers with daily news operations.

This is a part-time position with the potential to transfer to full-time.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree Communications or Journalism preferred
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays
• Strong interest in current events and local news
• Ability to work under pressure

The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills and a positive attitude.

You must be able to work under pressure and have schedule flexibility.

The job will require working weekends, nights and overnights.

Job Duties

• Running the teleprompter
• Assisting the assignment desk
• Light video editing
• Write and produce content for digital platforms, including PIX11.com and affiliated social media accounts
• Identifying local and national stories targeting PIX11’s audience demographic, as well as trending content that will outperform online
• Logging events and press conferences
• Researching and setting up stories
• Field producing

The min wage of this position is $20 +

Who are we :

We are Nexstar Media Group, Inc., the largest TV station operator in the country. And we are also a technology company ready to embark upon transformative growth over the next decade.

We produce and distribute 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. 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.

We are extremely proud of our collection of outstanding television stations, digital businesses, and talented employees nationwide.

Within Nexstar Ad Sales, we are excited to transform our division; investing and building for the future while forging a culture that promotes our entrepreneurial spirit, embraces bold thinking, and challenges the conventional way.

If you have the curiosity, passion, are inclusive and collaborative, work with us, and let’s continue to make a difference for all our stakeholders our colleagues, our customers, our owners, and the communities in which we operate.

Title : Director, Creative Services

Reports to : SVP, Ad Sales Marketing & Solutions

Pay Range : $135 - $160k

Location : CA or NY; Hybrid 3 days in office

Position Summary :

The Dir, Creative Services will lead a creative design services team, producing creative materials including digital, video and print that supports Nexstar Ad Sales’ growing portfolio of media properties including The CW Network, NewsNation, The Hill, and Nexstar Digital.

This design leader will oversee the creative execution of all sales and marketing material and work closely with the Ad Sales Marketing & Solutions team to help build, execute, and enhance Nexstar Ad Sales premium brand reputation.

The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinker with an eye-toward modern design and the fast-moving world of Media, Entertainment & Technology.

As a senior level creative professional, you will have deep professional experience designing and managing a team responsible for digital, multimedia, and print creative projects from start to finish.

In this role, you will also be tasked with understanding and translating complex insights, analytics, and sales data into concise and clearly understood graphics and visuals that tell a compelling story to our advertising clients.

As a strong collaborator, you and your team will need to work effectively with various groups across the company including Marketing, Ad Sales, Insights, Product, Operations, and Human Resources, as well as executive leadership, on required design projects as needed.

The Director of Creative Services will provide strategic creative direction and innovative thinking to effectively differentiate Nexstar in the marketplace and grow revenue.

Responsibilities include :

• Lead and manage a team of high-skilled graphic designers, providing creative direction, coaching, and design leadership on all projects.
• Develop and execute concepts across sales collateral, PowerPoint presentations and templates, videos, websites, social media, special reports, email newsletters, thought leadership articles, whitepapers, conference and event signage, invitations (print and digital) and other event materials, brochures, print and digital trade advertising, infographics, and various other internal and external deliverables as needed.
• Create Brand Guidelines & Style Guides and train designers and other departments on visual brand guidelines and set and maintain brand design standards across the division and all ad sales material.
• Oversee project pipelines, roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables to support resource allocation and any potential external vendor management and quality control for the creative services function of assigned projects.
• Effectively work through the required sign-off processes, completing all proofreads, and following all spec guidelines, for all projects under management.
• Ensure the use of effective time management on all projects and use organizational skills to maintain effective workflows and ensure project and team deadlines are met.
• As drafts are created, act as the liaison between the Creative Department and key executive stakeholders by presenting work and effectively taking in feedback.
• Lead the creation of internal presentation decks and live activation elements for key sales executives, often under tight timelines.
• Continuously seek opportunities to innovate the brand and ensure consistency across visual communications and materials
• Help elevate messaging via creative collateral to communicate the value proposition of Nexstar properties and assets to the industry.
• Lead all creative design efforts across various high-profile projects including Upfront, CES, Cannes, Advertising Week, trade advertising campaigns, internal senior strategy meetings, etc.
• Work closely with Marketing Communications and Human Resources to produce creative materials including video, digital and print that supports the sales portfolio and raises awareness and consideration.
• Work closely with the SVP and the Marketing team to develop and manage new positioning strategy and brand refresh, refining core messages with key stakeholders, and aligning organizational materials and communications.

About you :

• 10+ years’ related media experience; graphic design or related field experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong visualization, communication and creative thinking skills are essential
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud design suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) and MS Office with an emphasis on PowerPoint design
• Proficiency in HTML, Flash, CSS, WordPress, and Final Cut Pro a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong motivational and leadership skills
• Strong client service skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Must be creative and bring big ideas
• Organized and efficient multitasker
• A strong and decisive decision maker
• Responsible for translating our goals into tangible tools that can be used to sell our portfolio.
• Experience in social media and developing publications and other externally facing assets, and leveraging multiple forms of media to define and elevate an organization's profile

Nexstar offers full time employees a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, life and short-term disability insurance, worker’s compensation, and unemployment insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick time, employee assistance program, bereavement leave, jury duty service time off, military leave, and medical / maternity & family leave.

Nexstar is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the industry’s top talent. In compliance with the provisions of all applicable state and federal civil rights laws, every effort will be made to employ the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other protected personal characteristic.

Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities within the Company in a nondiscriminatory fashion based on merit, qualifications, and ability.

Passionate about media? Ready to make a positive impact in the community? Join WDAF / FOX4, Kansas City's #1 station, as our Community Marketing Director.

We’re seeking a self-starter and exceptional communicator to lead our team in engaging the community through content creation, marketing, and sales.

With your management experience and innovative thinking, you’ll foster community connections. Manage projects and elevate FOX4’s Working For You brand.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute community events and campaigns to enhance FOX4’s Working For You community brand value.
• Create a comprehensive community outreach program, driving increased community support.
• Coordinate with all station departments for the successful execution of community campaigns.
• Write and create engaging content for social media, digital platforms, and press releases.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to craft impactful marketing messages.
• Facilitate collaboration between news, sales, marketing, and programming teams.
• Cultivate partnerships with non-profit and community organizations, exploring sponsorship opportunities.
• Drive revenue-generating projects in collaboration with sales managers.
• Communicate and promote FOX4’s community-based initiatives internally and externally.
• Facilitate meetings between community leaders and station staff,
• Maintain relationships with community organizations aligning with our coverage strategy.
• Coordinate employee volunteer efforts and support station talent requests from the community.
• Represent the station on community boards and committees.
• Develop partner agreements to strengthen relationships and support the FOX4 brand.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong time and project management abilities.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make real-time decisions.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, media-focused environment.
• Experience in media and a passion for news consumption are a plus.
• Independent, self-starting mindset with the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Work effectively under daily deadline pressure.

NewsNation is building a new national media outlet for all Americans. We think there’s an unmet need for news that isn’t tilted toward one side or another.

NewsNation focuses on facts, multiple perspectives and respecting all points of view across all 50 states. We’re dedicated to a truly all-platform experience : a national cable channel plus a vibrant digital presence.

We are seeking a Social Media Producer ready to bring their own ideas to help tell stories on multiple social media platforms, help clip and process videos from our shows, and raise awareness about what’s special about NewsNation.

The shift for this job is 3 to 11 p.m. Central. This role can be based in Chicago or New York City.

Responsibilities

Post to and manage multiple social media accounts

Clip and distribute videos from our news and talk shows

Create on a daily basis unique social media content for platforms from Facebook to Twitter to Instagram to TikTok (and whatever comes next)

Create social media content in multiple formats : written word, video, GIFs, still images, etc.

Contribute to strategy sessions focused on how to tell a social media story from content that originates from broadcast packages or digital-first web stories

Use data to make decisions about what stories deserve additional social media storytelling

Keep up to date on the latest trends and opportunities in social media and share with the larger team

Help train other staff members on social media best practices, use of social tools and other tactics

Qualifications

Experience creating social media content for brands or news media outlets

Strong video editing skills overall

Strong writing and / or video editing skills that relate to social media platforms

Knowledge of data and analytics and demonstrated ability to use that data to make decisions

Experience running social media channels for a brand, news media outlet or individual

Good communicator who can work collaboratively

Knowledge in social media platforms and tools to manage them

Journalism background a plus

Compensation ranges from $65,000-$75,000 + commensurate with experience and skill level.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, Life Insurance, and 401K with company match.

About Nexstar and Nexstar Digital

Nexstar Inc. is the digital arm of Nexstar Media Group, Inc., America’s largest local television broadcast company, with 199 TV stations in 116 markets reaching nearly 68% of US television households.

Nexstar’s digital division develops platforms that deliver exceptional local and national journalism and original content across 120 owned-and-operated websites, 284 mobile apps, and a growing number of OTT apps while providing premium, scalable advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices.

NewsNation is building a new national media outlet for all Americans. We think there’s an unmet need for news that isn’t tilted toward one side or another.

NewsNation focuses on facts, multiple perspectives and respecting all points of view across all 50 states. We’re dedicated to a truly all-platform experience : a national cable channel plus a vibrant digital presence.

We are seeking a Social Media Producer ready to bring their own ideas to help tell stories on multiple social media platforms, help clip and process videos from our shows, and raise awareness about what’s special about NewsNation.

The shift for this job is 3 to 11 p.m. Central. This role can be based in Chicago or New York City.

Responsibilities

Post to and manage multiple social media accounts

Clip and distribute videos from our news and talk shows

Create on a daily basis unique social media content for platforms from Facebook to Twitter to Instagram to TikTok (and whatever comes next)

Create social media content in multiple formats : written word, video, GIFs, still images, etc.

Contribute to strategy sessions focused on how to tell a social media story from content that originates from broadcast packages or digital-first web stories

Use data to make decisions about what stories deserve additional social media storytelling

Keep up to date on the latest trends and opportunities in social media and share with the larger team

Help train other staff members on social media best practices, use of social tools and other tactics

Qualifications

Experience creating social media content for brands or news media outlets

Strong video editing skills overall

Strong writing and / or video editing skills that relate to social media platforms

Knowledge of data and analytics and demonstrated ability to use that data to make decisions

Experience running social media channels for a brand, news media outlet or individual

Knowledge in social media platforms and tools to manage them

Journalism background a plus

Compensation ranges from $65,000-$75,000 + commensurate with experience and skill level.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, Life Insurance, and 401K with company match.

About Nexstar and Nexstar Digital

Nexstar Inc. is the digital arm of Nexstar Media Group, Inc., America’s largest local television broadcast company, with 199 TV stations in 116 markets reaching nearly 68% of US television households.

Nexstar’s digital division develops platforms that deliver exceptional local and national journalism and original content across 120 owned-and-operated websites, 284 mobile apps, and a growing number of OTT apps while providing premium, scalable advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices.

Who are we :

We are Nexstar Media Group, Inc., the largest TV station operator in the country. And we are also a technology company ready to embark upon transformative growth over the next decade.

We produce and distribute 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. 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.

We are extremely proud of our collection of outstanding television stations, digital businesses, and talented employees nationwide.

Within Nexstar Ad Sales, we are excited to transform our division; investing and building for the future while forging a culture that promotes our entrepreneurial spirit, embraces bold thinking, and challenges the conventional way.

If you have the curiosity, passion, are inclusive and collaborative, work with us, and let’s continue to make a difference for all our stakeholders our colleagues, our customers, our owners, and the communities in which we operate.

Title : Director, Creative Services

Reports to : SVP, Ad Sales Marketing & Solutions

Pay Range : $135 - $160k

Location : CA or NY; Hybrid 3 days in office

Position Summary :

The Dir, Creative Services will lead a creative design services team, producing creative materials including digital, video and print that supports Nexstar Ad Sales’ growing portfolio of media properties including The CW Network, NewsNation, The Hill, and Nexstar Digital.

This design leader will oversee the creative execution of all sales and marketing material and work closely with the Ad Sales Marketing & Solutions team to help build, execute, and enhance Nexstar Ad Sales premium brand reputation.

The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinker with an eye-toward modern design and the fast-moving world of Media, Entertainment & Technology.

As a senior level creative professional, you will have deep professional experience designing and managing a team responsible for digital, multimedia, and print creative projects from start to finish.

In this role, you will also be tasked with understanding and translating complex insights, analytics, and sales data into concise and clearly understood graphics and visuals that tell a compelling story to our advertising clients.

As a strong collaborator, you and your team will need to work effectively with various groups across the company including Marketing, Ad Sales, Insights, Product, Operations, and Human Resources, as well as executive leadership, on required design projects as needed.

The Director of Creative Services will provide strategic creative direction and innovative thinking to effectively differentiate Nexstar in the marketplace and grow revenue.

Responsibilities include :

• Lead and manage a team of high-skilled graphic designers, providing creative direction, coaching, and design leadership on all projects.
• Develop and execute concepts across sales collateral, PowerPoint presentations and templates, videos, websites, social media, special reports, email newsletters, thought leadership articles, whitepapers, conference and event signage, invitations (print and digital) and other event materials, brochures, print and digital trade advertising, infographics, and various other internal and external deliverables as needed.
• Create Brand Guidelines & Style Guides and train designers and other departments on visual brand guidelines and set and maintain brand design standards across the division and all ad sales material.
• Oversee project pipelines, roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables to support resource allocation and any potential external vendor management and quality control for the creative services function of assigned projects.
• Effectively work through the required sign-off processes, completing all proofreads, and following all spec guidelines, for all projects under management.
• Ensure the use of effective time management on all projects and use organizational skills to maintain effective workflows and ensure project and team deadlines are met.
• As drafts are created, act as the liaison between the Creative Department and key executive stakeholders by presenting work and effectively taking in feedback.
• Lead the creation of internal presentation decks and live activation elements for key sales executives, often under tight timelines.
• Continuously seek opportunities to innovate the brand and ensure consistency across visual communications and materials
• Help elevate messaging via creative collateral to communicate the value proposition of Nexstar properties and assets to the industry.
• Lead all creative design efforts across various high-profile projects including Upfront, CES, Cannes, Advertising Week, trade advertising campaigns, internal senior strategy meetings, etc.
• Work closely with Marketing Communications and Human Resources to produce creative materials including video, digital and print that supports the sales portfolio and raises awareness and consideration.
• Work closely with the SVP and the Marketing team to develop and manage new positioning strategy and brand refresh, refining core messages with key stakeholders, and aligning organizational materials and communications.

About you :

• 10+ years’ related media experience; graphic design or related field experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong visualization, communication and creative thinking skills are essential
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud design suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) and MS Office with an emphasis on PowerPoint design
• Proficiency in HTML, Flash, CSS, WordPress, and Final Cut Pro a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong motivational and leadership skills
• Strong client service skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Must be creative and bring big ideas
• Organized and efficient multitasker
• A strong and decisive decision maker
• Responsible for translating our goals into tangible tools that can be used to sell our portfolio.
• Experience in social media and developing publications and other externally facing assets, and leveraging multiple forms of media to define and elevate an organization's profile
• Experience engaging and collaborating with organizational senior leaders and multiple teams with distinct needs, across an organization

Nexstar offers full time employees a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, life and short-term disability insurance, worker’s compensation, and unemployment insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick time, employee assistance program, bereavement leave, jury duty service time off, military leave, and medical / maternity & family leave.

Nexstar is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the industry’s top talent. In compliance with the provisions of all applicable state and federal civil rights laws, every effort will be made to employ the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other protected personal characteristic.

Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities within the Company in a nondiscriminatory fashion based on merit, qualifications, and ability.

Who are we :

We are Nexstar Media Group, Inc., the largest TV station operator in the country. And we are also a technology company ready to embark upon transformative growth over the next decade.

We produce and distribute 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. 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.

We are extremely proud of our collection of outstanding television stations, digital businesses, and talented employees nationwide.

Within Nexstar Ad Sales, we are excited to transform our division; investing and building for the future while forging a culture that promotes our entrepreneurial spirit, embraces bold thinking, and challenges the conventional way.

If you have the curiosity, passion, are inclusive and collaborative, work with us, and let’s continue to make a difference for all our stakeholders our colleagues, our customers, our owners, and the communities in which we operate.

Title : Account Executive

Reports to : Head of Sales

Base Salary range : $175k - $225K

Location : New York (Hybrid)

Position Summary :

The Account Executive is responsible for achieving sales performance and meeting and exceeding revenue targets for all Nexstar properties.

Will work closely with clients and agencies and ensure Nexstar as a must-buy’ for advertisers to reach and engage audiences at scale across linear and digital platforms, leveraging the portfolio.

Will grow and manage agency holding company and client relationships. Will perform with a client first approach and ensure impact using the full breadth of Nexstar’s portfolio.

Responsibilities include :

• Achieve revenue and growth targets across linear and digital. Identify and execute strategies which result in exceeding revenue targets.
• Grow and manage agency holding company relationships
• Develop and manage key client / advertiser relationships and evangelize the full suite of content and ad product offerings.

Nurture and enhance relationships to become a more advanced resource for our clientsFocus on helping clients / advertisers utilize innovative data and technology solutions to deliver high value precision targeting

• Build and maintain relationships with agencies and advertisers.
• Remain current with competitive networks and the overall marketplace
• Deliver revenue by packaging all Nexstar assets in one proposal
• Understand client’s needs, prepare sales plans, proposals and (pitch) presentations.
• Identify new business; develop new relationships with key marketing / media decision makers.
• Negotiate and manage scatter and upfront business.
• Identify go to market strategies for sponsorships
• Grow strategic partnerships specializing in data enablement and advanced media.
• ccelerate revenue growth by extending and championing improved technologies and workflows across the org.
• Identify and capture strategic high-value opportunities
• Create differentiation in market to drive leadership
• Deliver marketers a superior advertising experience that utilizes insights to drive business outcomes
• Will partner closely with platform monetization on planning and packaging cross platform.Will collaborate closely with departments across the organization, including yield, marketing, operations, technology etc.

to maximize partnership opportunities.

• Provide thought leadership with an emphasis on both actionable and future-state offerings within the digital space
• Manage the sales process from proposal through post-analysis and renewal / upsell
• Work effectively with team members throughout the portfolio; leverage relationships across the company to align client needs with all offerings

About you :

• 10+ years’ experience in advertising, media, and relevant sales positions
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Holds an influential presence in advertising and media communities
• Strong ability to represent multiplatform
• Extensive experience in linear and digital advertising sales
• Established relationships with key agency and client contacts within the market
• Excellent communication skills, and ability to develop and present strategic updates to internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional ability to develop and maintain cross-functional relationships
• Strong team orientation and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• The ability to work well with others and collaborate across the organization to achieve goals
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage, prioritize, and balance multiple tasks
• Creative problem-solving skills and solution-oriented attitude
• Strong attention to detail

Nexstar offers full time employees a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, life and short-term disability insurance, worker’s compensation, and unemployment insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick time, employee assistance program, bereavement leave, jury duty service time off, military leave, and medical / maternity & family leave.

Nexstar is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the industry’s top talent. In compliance with the provisions of all applicable state and federal civil rights laws, every effort will be made to employ the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other protected personal characteristic.

Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities within the Company in a nondiscriminatory fashion based on merit, qualifications, and ability.