Nexstar Media Group is seeking an experienced, visionary, collaborative, multi-platform manager to lead its Connected TV group content efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience in both broadcast and digital editorial leadership. A proven record of producing or managing special projects is desired.
Job Description
- The person will oversee development of the app and programming from a content and audience perspective.
- Work with corporate tech team on continued app development (adding features, relaying feedback from markets, etc.)
- Oversee internal syndication and programming grids
- Identify scalable opportunities for audience engagement and revenue potential
- Monitor and share best practices about app downloads, programming successes, trends in audience growth, marketing opportunities
- Lead a team in the creation of nationally relevant programs for all Nexstar markets.
- Manages a team of OBS talent
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 5+ years of content leadership experience
- Experience producing newscasts or special project programming for television
- Experience building content for a digital audience
- Strong editorial judgement and leadership presence
- Understanding of multiplatform audiences
- Strong communication skills
- Must be located in or willing to relocate to a Nexstar market that has a local newsroom with infrastructure and staffing for all day parts