Video and Social Media Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Video and Social Media Producer for NewsNation creating and managing video content across various platforms. Generating multimedia storytelling and audience engagement in digital media.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Pitch, develop and produce video content ranging from vertical videos to podcasts
Manage NewsNation's YouTube channel and social channels, reaching millions of followers from TikTok to Facebook
Develop multimedia storytelling in collaboration with editors, writers and reporters
Use emerging technologies to produce content and engage with audiences
Keep up to date on the latest trends and emerging stories to share with the larger team
Train staff members on social media best practices, use of social tools and other tactics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience creating video and social content for large brands or news media outlets
Expertise in managing video content on YouTube, including thumbnail and title best practices preferred
Strong writing skills and ability to maintain a consistent brand voice
Good editorial judgement in content selection and adaptation based on the platform
Ability to quickly edit video and photos in high-pressure situations
Knowledge of data and analytics and demonstrated ability to use that data to make decisions
Good communicator who can work collaboratively
Experience using Adobe Suite, including Premier and Photoshop, preferred
Journalism or news background preferred but not required
Experience producing for or directing on-camera talent a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical (with multiple plan options)
dental
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

video content creationmultimedia storytellingvideo editingphoto editingdata analysiscontent adaptationsocial media managementcontent productioneditorial judgementbrand voice maintenance

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationtrainingcreativityadaptabilitytime managementdecision makingwritingpressure handlingtrend awareness