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WPIX 11 is looking for a full-time Assignment Editor. The position is based out of New York, NY.
Responsibilities:
- Plans, prepares, and executes the station's newsgathering functions, including both scheduled newsworthy events as well as 'spot' news and breaking stories
- Helps decide and determine daily story assignments
- Assists reporters with researching, developing and setting up their stories
- Assists writers, producers and web staff with gathering information and updating stories
- Responsible for arranging and supervising video feeds
- Scrutinizes a multitude of local resources, media and contacts for potential stories
- Effectively monitors local law enforcement and public safety agencies for breaking stories
Requirements:
- College degree with several years of major market experience, preferably local
- Must be decisive, forward thinking and possess excellent news judgment
- Strong organizational skills required
- Should have a working knowledge of the issues, lifestyles and culture that are unique to the New York City news market
- Candidates also need strong logistical skills and the ability to effectively navigate the local landscape
- Familiarity with local government, municipalities and jurisdictions is essential
- Must be able to work under deadline pressure
This is a union representative position, starting hourly rate: $29
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions.
In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers.
From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
