NewsNation Weekend Assignment Editor, New York

Nexstar Media Group Inc.
Chicago, Illinois, US
$70K-$90K a year
Full-time
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NewsNation Weekend Assignment Editor, New York

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NewsNation is looking for an Assignment Desk Editor to work to support the network’s newsgathering and operations operating across the United States and around the world.

The Assignment Desk Editor will help support both field teams and show teams ensuring that up to date editorial information is communicated and that teams have the logistical support to produce work appearing across all NewsNation platforms.

Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Man NewsNation’s Assignment desk in the New York bureau
  • Identify news of interest to a national audience
  • Research stories, conduct outreach to sources to verify information and report out stories
  • Gather editorial information and elements to best tell stories including video, audio, and pictures
  • Coordinate coverage of news stories : news of day, breaking news, continuing stories with correspondents, producers, and photojournalists
  • Maintain direct contact with field teams to offer support, request and confirm live hits
  • Support show teams by facilitating varied editorial requests
  • Monitor social media and clear user generated content
  • Monitor competitive broadcasts, cable and digital platforms
  • Work with 195 Nexstar-owned T.V. stations to harness additional reporting resources and story elements and to provide News Nation content to stations
  • Occasionally coordinate booking of transmission facilities and satellite space for live / tape feeds
  • Utilize various file sharing platforms to gather video
  • Follow and communicate Rights and Clearances restrictions
  • Perform other duties as assigned by network management

Requirements & Skills :

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
  • Five to ten years of newsroom experience ideally in national news or a top local market
  • Must be willing to work extended or modified shifts as news developments warrant
  • Must also be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed
  • Strong writing, organizational, and people skills are vital
  • Attention to detail is key
  • The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills who brings lots of ideas to the table.

Salary Range : $70,000-$90,000

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