ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Digital News Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Nexstar Media Group

Digital News Producer

Elmira, NY · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

WETM 18 News is looking for a Digital Producer to join our digital news team. We seek a talented multi-tasker who can effectively create content for multiple digital platforms, including our market ...

Tribune Media

Digital News Producer

Elmira, NY

$16 - $17/hr

WETM 18 News is looking for a Digital Producer to join our digital news team.We seek a talented multi-tasker who can effectively create content for multiple digital platforms, including our market ...

WOWK-TV

Digital News Producer

Elmira, NY

$16 - $17/hr

WETM 18 News is looking for a Digital Producer to join our digital news team.We seek a talented multi-tasker who can effectively create content for multiple digital platforms, including our market ...

The WNET Group

Digital News Producer

New York, NY · On-site

$68K - $80K/yr

The Digital News Producer is responsible for producing compelling, digital-first news content for an ongoing video series across web, social, streaming, and emerging platforms. Working closely with ...

SIERTEK

Digital News Broadcast Developer*

Dayton, OH · On-site

SierTeK Ltd. is seeking a Digital News Broadcast Developer to support an opportunity at WPAFB, OH . PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE AT SIERTEK.COM/CAREERS Position Overview Section SierTeK is ...

Tribune Media

Digital News Producer

Fresno, CA

$20/hr

The Digital Producer leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform ... Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide ...

Nexstar Media Group

Digital News Producer

Fresno, CA · On-site

$20/hr

The Digital Producer leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform ... Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide ...

Hearst

National Digital News Curator

Pittsburgh, PA

Hearst Television is seeking a well-rounded, full-time Digital News Curator to create and distribute nationally focused news content for more than two dozen local Hearst Television stations across ...

Hearst

National Digital News Curator

Pittsburgh, PA

Hearst Television is seeking a well-rounded, full-time Digital News Curator to create and distribute nationally focused news content for more than two dozen local Hearst Television stations across ...

WOWK-TV

Digital News Producer

Fresno, CA

$20/hr

The Digital Producer leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform ... Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsDigital News Jobs

Digital News information

See salary details

$16

$47

$88

How much do digital news jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for digital news in the United States is $47.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.48 and $61.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Digital News, and why are they important?

To excel in Digital News, you need strong writing, research, and editorial skills, often supported by a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), social media platforms, SEO tools, and multimedia editing software is essential. Outstanding digital journalists also demonstrate adaptability, time management, and effective communication to engage diverse audiences and respond to fast-paced news cycles. These skills and qualities are vital for delivering accurate, timely, and compelling news content in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

What is the difference between Digital News vs Content Writer?

AspectDigital NewsContent Writer
CredentialsJournalism degree or related certificationsEnglish, Communications degree or writing experience
Work EnvironmentNewsrooms, online media outletsMarketing agencies, publishing platforms, corporate websites
Industry UsageMedia, journalism, online newsMarketing, advertising, content marketing
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in media and journalismCreating engaging content for various platforms

Digital News professionals focus on reporting current events, often working in newsrooms or online media, requiring journalism credentials. Content Writers create diverse written content for marketing, blogs, or websites, emphasizing writing skills and creativity. While both roles involve writing, Digital News is centered on news reporting and journalism, whereas Content Writers focus on content marketing and brand messaging.

What is a digital news job?

A digital news job involves creating, editing, and publishing news content on online platforms such as websites, mobile apps, and social media. Professionals in digital news gather information, verify facts, and use multimedia tools like videos, images, and interactive graphics to tell stories. They are responsible for staying updated with the latest news trends, optimizing content for search engines, and engaging audiences in real-time. Digital news jobs can include roles such as reporters, editors, social media managers, and multimedia journalists.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in digital news, and how can they be managed?

Digital news professionals often face the challenge of rapidly evolving news cycles and the pressure to deliver timely, accurate information across multiple platforms. Managing these demands typically requires strong organizational skills, the ability to quickly verify sources, and adaptability to new technologies and social media trends. Collaborating closely with editors, reporters, and multimedia teams is essential to maintain content quality and relevance. Staying updated with industry tools and best practices can also help manage workload and stay competitive in the fast-paced digital news environment.
More about Digital News jobs
What cities are hiring for Digital News jobs? Cities with the most Digital News job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Digital News jobs? The most popular types of Digital News jobs are:
What states have the most Digital News jobs? States with the most job openings for Digital News jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Digital News jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Digital News jobs are:
Digital News jobs near you
Infographic showing various Digital News job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,272 per year, or $47.2 per hour.
Digital News Producer

Digital News Producer

Nexstar Media Group

Elmira, NY • On-site

$16 - $17/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Nexstar Media Group rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 75 rated media

Job description

WETM 18 News is looking for a Digital Producer to join our digital news team. We seek a talented multi-tasker who can effectively create content for multiple digital platforms, including our market-leading website and our app for smart-tv's, WETM+. The Digital Producer should be a skilled writer who can craft headlines and content that provide value to the audience and drive user engagement. The producer will use analytics data to make decisions about audience interest helping with website organization. The producer is the primary advocate for growing and directing off-platform participation among the digital editorial group. This person must be highly motivated with an ability to focus and re-focus on a constantly changing target.
Position Responsibilities
  • Develops and leads winning strategy for station content
  • Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok
  • Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
  • Utilize social media and station website to build and reinforce brand recognition
  • Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information
  • Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
  • Pitches local and trending stories during morning meetings
  • Opportunity to shoot and edit content for digital platforms
  • Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
  • Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Finds new ways to use social media and station website to engage with viewers
  • In our quest to provide digital-first local journalism, we have developed a streaming app. The Digital Content Producer will also be responsible for helping create, upload and schedule content for streaming, as well as running breaking news update livestreams from our OBS desk in the Digital News Studio

Requirements & Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism; news website experience required; live, working web samples preferred
  • Proficiency in AP Style, Adobe Photoshop. Adobe Express, Canva and other graphical software preferred
  • Adobe Analytics and Google Trends experience a plus
  • Familiarity with OBS preferred
  • Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments
  • Responds positively to feedback

Typical day:
This individual will need to maintain awareness of external social media conversations and manage our own posts across all accounts throughout the day while also scheduling holdable content for off hours. Regular metric analysis and reporting will result in constant updates to strategy that need to be communicated, focusing on updated messaging to different groups weekly. This individual will also play a central role in the execution of our evolving newsletter strategy.
Measurements of success
  • Deliver stories quickly, accurately, and often
  • Provide a central role in story idea discovery and generation for the local and regional team
  • Consistently seek to grow audience to your bylined stories
  • Grow the social media base of the station and regularly promote links to stories

Compensation - $16.00 - $17.00/hour, commensurate with experience.

What Nexstar Media Group employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Nexstar Media Group logo

About Nexstar Media Group

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest local broadcast television group in the United States and one of the world’s leading diversified media companies. In June 2023, Nexstar marked 27 years of excellence in local programming and service since Perry A. Sook founded the company. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) and their related low power and digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or more than 68% of all U.S. television households. Coupled with a growing portfolio of digital media marketing, advertising and content management platforms, Nexstar delivers powerful and innovative digital solutions and services to local and national media companies, advertisers, agencies and brands.

Industry

Broadcasting

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1996

Social media

FacebookTwitter

View All Nexstar Media Group Jobs

Apply