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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 4 days ago

NewsNation Assignment Desk Editor (New York)

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$21.63/hr - $26.44/hr

5+ years exp

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking an Assignment Desk Editor for NewsNation in New York. The role involves managing the national assignment desk, identifying news stories of national interest, and coordinating coverage with various teams to ensure comprehensive news reporting.

BroadcastingInformation ServicesMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishingSocial Media

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Journalism degreeNewsroom experienceWriting skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailSelf-starter

Required

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

Benefits

Medical (with multiple plan options)

Dental

Vision insurance

Paid time off

A 401(k) with company matching contributions

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Company

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Founded in 2000

Irving, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.nexstar.tv

H1B Sponsorship

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2024 (2)

2023 (3)

2022 (3)

2021 (7)

2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$2.5M

2017-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $2.5M

2003-12-05IPO

Leadership Team

Bill Sammon

SVP

Jerry Walsh

Senior Vice President, Local Content Development

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