The Part-time Digital Assignment Editor is responsible for finding, researching and confirming news content for broadcast and digital platforms. You will also handle communication, distribution and logical tasks, including assigning photographers and reporters, monitoring scanners and social media feeds, answering phone calls and emails.
Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services, community groups, and social media
Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories
Coordinates logistics for news personnel
Writes, edits, and coordinates digital stories for the website/app, creates push notifications, and
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites, posts to social media, and promotes our content on multiple platforms via video, graphics, and posts
Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of content and coverage ideas
Assists in development, planning and follow-up of news stories
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Performs other duties as assigned
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or a related field
- Minimum two years' experience in news operations
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency with office equipment and social media
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.
