Assignment Editor

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Man NewsNation's national assignment desk during varied shifts
• 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
• Monitor social media and clear user generated content
• Monitor competitive broadcasts, cable and digital platforms
• Work with Nexstar T.V. stations to harness additional reporting resources and story elements and to provide NewsNation 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
• Assist in compiling editorial and logistics notes used by the newsgathering and show teams
• Perform other duties as assigned

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 weekdays 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 - $55,000 - $65,000 (Commensurate with experience)

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Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzx461-18-117-162-129-42 in your application.