NewsNation -Assignment Desk Editor (New York)
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
On-siteMarketing$36.05–$40.86/hrFull-time
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
- 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
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
- Willingness to work extended or modified shifts as news developments warrant
- Willingness 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
Compensation
$36.05 – 40.86 (Commensurate with experience)
Benefits
- Medical (with multiple plan options)
- Dental
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Paid Parental leave
- Life insurance
- and more
Union Information
Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.