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Digital Executive Producer, CW7 Arizona

Position Summary:  Oversee, implement and improve the daily packaging of all digital editorial content published and distributed across the Nexstar network of sites and media platforms with the goal of increasing user interactivity and traffic — particularly in-DMA users. Audience expert that understands how to grow distribution platforms to maximize readership and video consumption. Flexibility to perform various duties with the ability to create high-performing content distributed daily. 

Position Responsibilities:

Attends local editorial meetings and serves as bridge between broadcast and digital for local content

Ability to train, coach, and manage local digital content producers as needed

Video expert who knows how to create compelling and clever clips that audiences will consume

Excellent at writing buzzy headlines that increases pageviews and packaging content that grows pageviews per visitor and time on site

Works to assure steady stream of interesting content is packaged in an interactive way and promoted in a way that generates reader interest

Evaluates website traffic trends in effort to make decisions on both daily content and longer-term content development that will grow in-DMA traffic

Works with established web traffic an audience growth goals, providing weekly metrics and plan of action

Lead team member responsible for planning and implementing special digital coverage projects

Monitors major websites, local and state news websites, blogs and social media for breaking news and trending topics as applicable to aztv.com

Promotes local content on social media

Skill/Experience Requirements:

5 years of experience gathering or producing local content, news and information with 3 years of experience working primarily on the web.

Experience building online databases; investigative, elections, weather, etc.)

Knowledge of SEO best practices and AP Style

Organized, technical problem solver and quick decision maker

Enjoys working in teams and has excellent interpersonal skills

Ease with/ability to learn new technology independently and quickly

Ability to take direction and quickly implement new ideas

Comfortable adapting to changes in evolving industry and thrives under pressure

Self-motivated, competitive spirit and assertive personality with ability to balance multiple competing projects and priorities

Schedule flexibility (nights, weekends)

Strong understanding of Adobe Analytics; Chartbeat experience a plus

Proficiency in MS Office a must; HTML, CSS and Photoshop experience a plus

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.

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Executive Producer, CW7 Arizona

CW7 Arizona (KAZT) in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking an Executive Producer for its local produced programs. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the program has a cohesive vision that aligns with the brand image. You will introduce new ideas and concepts that keep with station initiatives and creates relevant content that engages our audience and community. You will work closely with hosts, producers and the production team to meet competitive goals and ensure that all aspects of production run smoothly.

As the Executive Producer, you will coordinate with account executives and marketing to safeguard our platforms for revenue driven content. You will oversee talent development and be hands-on with booking, research, pre-interviewing and prepping guests for the show. 

Candidate must have excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills. Be able to work under tight deadlines, handle pressure situations, and provide thoughtful and decisive solutions.

Duties include but not limited to:

Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a program or digital content for the web.

Ensures each production is highly produced, teases are strong, and content matches the station brand, adhering to research priorities.

Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business and financial objectives.

Manage the talent team, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations.

Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices.

Provide timely feedback for talent and producers and coach them to become future leaders.

Assist in identifying, recruiting and coaching high potential producers and hosts and MMJ’s.

Provide support for special projects and special programming outside of regularly scheduled productions. 

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, TV/film or the equivalent. 

At least 5 years’ experience in television or radio broadcast/production. 

Must be able to interact well with sales, video journalists, anchors, videographers, managers, production and engineering staff. 

Detail oriented.

Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills.

Strong judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations.

Utilize state-of-the-art television technology.

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Sales Assistant, CW7 Arizona

The Sales Assistant works within established Sales Department guidelines to maximize station revenue opportunities from an order entry, traffic and accounting perspective.  The Sales Assistant is also responsible for performing all clerical functions required by department personnel as needed.

Performs all clerical functions for the Sales Department

Maintains awareness of the most current traffic policies, practices and procedures

Enters order, traffic and accounting data using computers, ledgers, orders and other resources

Corresponds with customers and confers with coworkers to answer inquiries and resolve account problems

Prepares forms and reports

Monitors inventory

Maintains files and other business records

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

High School diploma

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Minimum one year experience in clerical support or administrative assistance, preferably in the sales or media fields

Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

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KAZT-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

About KAZT-TV

IT’S ALL GOOD! CW7 Arizona (KAZT-TV), the only locally owned station in the Phoenix (Prescott) DMA, is home to the CW Network as well as today’s top syndicated programs including Family Feud, The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, Mom and more!  We also deliver national and international sports coverage as the broadcast home to LIV Golf, ACC football and basketball games, “Inside the NFL”, WWE NXT beginning in 2024 and NASCAR Xfinity Series beginning in 2025.  CW7 Arizona is also home to the locally produced lifestyle morning show – the Arizona Daily Mix – that shines a spotlight on locally owned businesses.  Our mission is to be the most-loved station in Arizona.  We utilize media to both entertain and create a sense of community.  We engage with local businesses and events, sharing peoples’ stories and offering opportunities to support and connect with your neighbors. 

Nexstar Media Inc. (“Nexstar”) and KAZT, L.L.C. (“KAZT”) are parties to a time brokerage agreement (“TBA”) under which some Nexstar employees will provide services to KAZT in certain areas including production and procurement of programming, promotion, ad sales and collections, continuity and traffic, engineering, and distribution.

Nexstar’s services to KAZT are governed by the terms of the TBA and the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”). Certain duties must be performed by employees of KAZT, and not by Nexstar employees.

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