Assignment Editor/Digital Content Producer

Duties

• Collaborate with news team to make coverage decisions
• Assign, communicate, and coordinate logistics for story coverage
• Aid in newsgathering and research — source outreach (calls, text, email)
• Lead the charge on mining social media and email for information to disseminate to the newsroom
• Be the voice to viewer calls and the face to KXAN guests/interviewees
• Keep the newsroom organized and functioning seamlessly nightside
• Cook up communication and content sharing between Nexstar Stations
• Lead special event planning and other advance credentialing
• Write/publish digital stories
• Update content on KXAN digital platforms
• Post stories to KXAN social media
• Send push alerts to stories via our news app

Qualifications

• A proactive problem-solver who can anticipate newsroom needs
• A team player who supports reporters, producers, and photographers
• Someone who thrives in fast-moving, unpredictable environments
• A strong attention to detail with high accountability
• Previous newsroom experience is required. Assignment desk and/or digital reporting/producing experience preferred
• Strong writing skills and knowledge of AP style are essential
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication or related field is preferred