Assignment Editor: Rapid Newsroom Story Coordination

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks an Assignments Editor to lead information gathering, dispatch staff to cover stories, and coordinate newsroom logistics. The role includes editing video clips and may involve writing for web and eMedia platforms, with strong customer-service interaction with viewers.

Requires a journalism degree or equivalent, English fluency, and at least two years’ newsroom experience. It is an onsite position offering $25/hr+ commensurate with skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English and excellent written and spoken communication.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks and handle multiple assignments.
• Flexibility to work any shift and operate office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Frontline of information gathering and story assignments.
• Dispatch photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories.
• Coordinate logistics for news personnel and story development.
• Edit video clips as assigned and contribute to web/eMedia content.
• Interact professionally with viewers on social media and by phone.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Meet deadlines

Shift flexibility

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks an Assignments Editor to lead information gathering, dispatch staff to cover stories, and coordinate newsroom logistics. The role includes editing video clips and may involve writing for web and eMedia platforms, with strong customer-service interaction with viewers.

Requires a journalism degree or equivalent, English fluency, and at least two years’ newsroom experience. It is an onsite position offering $25/hr+ commensurate with skills and experience.