NewsNation seeks a Desk Assistant to support the News Nation National Washington Bureau. The role is intended to provide those interested in a career in journalism exposure to cable news and hands-on experience in newsgathering and television production. The position is based in Washington, DC.
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
Qualifications:
• 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
• Knowledge of ENPS preferred
• 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.
Compensation Range: $22–$25/hourly
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Skills Required
- At least 6 months of television experience, including internships, in a news or talk show environment
- Knowledge and experience editing video
- Knowledge and experience using social media
- Knowledge of ENPS
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Self-starter mindset with initiative to seek tasks and growth opportunities
- Ability and willingness to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often on short notice, with 24/7 availability
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.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Insights
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.
