Assignment Editor _ Part Time
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · Los Angeles, CA · 2 mo ago
On-siteMarketing$25/hrPart-time
About the role
The Assignments Editor is the frontline of information gathering and story assignments.
Responsibilities
- Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, social media, wire services, and community groups
- Dispatches photographers, reporters, and other personnel to cover stories
- Coordinates logistics for news personnel
- Participates in daily story assignment discussions and story development
- Provides updates on stories and follows up on previous stories
- Edits video clips as assigned
- Potential for writing stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
- Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites and by phone in a professional, customer service-based manner
- Performs other duties as assigned by management
Requirements & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum two years’ experience in news operations
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work any shift
Pay
$25/hr or higher, based on skills and experience.