NewsNation Associate Assignment Editor (Chicago, IL)
NewsNation is looking for an Associate Assignment Editor to join the network's newsgathering team and work on the national assignment desk from our offices in Chicago. The early-career position is an opportunity to have hands-on role assisting in covering national, international, and political stories from across the United States and around the world.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- One to two years of television production or multiplatform production experience including internships.
- Must be willing to work extended or modified shifts as news developments warrant.
- Flexibility to adjust schedule and assignments as network’s needs evolve.
- 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 bringslots of ideas to the table.
Salary Range: $37,500 to $45,000 annually
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limitedto, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) withcompany matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part timeemployees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject tothe benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, a related field, or equivalent education and work experience
- One to two years of television production or multiplatform production experience, including internships
- Willingness to work extended or modified shifts as news developments warrant
- Flexibility to adjust schedules and assignments based on network needs
- Willingness to work weekdays and holidays as needed
- Strong writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented as comprehensive, covering medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and an Employee Assistance Program. Disability and life insurance are also available, with optional protections like accident and critical illness coverage noted.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered and was expanded to provide up to six weeks of paid time for eligible employees. Family-support resources are complemented by mental‑health and EAP services.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and standard holidays are provided, with vacation that typically scales with tenure. These programs form part of a conventional large‑employer benefits menu.
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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.
