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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

NewsNation Desk Assistant, Washington, DC Bureau

positionWashington, DC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$22.50/hr - $25.75/hr
date0+ years exp

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Desk Assistant for their News Nation National Washington Bureau. This role provides exposure to cable news and hands-on experience in newsgathering and television production.

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Responsibilities

Work to gather information via outreach by calling, e-mailing or monitoring social media
Conduct story research for field and show teams
Compile News Roundup memo each morning
Log or transcribe news events and share relevant editorial information with field and show teams
Coordinate feeds of video being sent in from the field
Provide other support to news managers, producers, correspondents, and anchors as assigned

Qualification

Video editingSocial mediaENPSMicrosoft OfficeSelf-starter

Required

Minimum 6 months TV experience including internships in a news or talk show environment
Knowledge and experience editing video
Knowledge and experience in social media
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Office)
Commitment to being a self-starter who proactively seeks out tasks and opportunities for growth
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
24/7 availability: ability/willingness to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice

Preferred

Knowledge of ENPS

Benefits

Medical (with multiple plan options)
Dental
Vision insurance
Paid time off
A 401(k) with company matching contributions
Paid Parental leave
Life insurance
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Company

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
dateFounded in 2000
location
Irving, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
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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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

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Bill Sammon
SVP
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Jerry Walsh
Senior Vice President, Local Content Development
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