Digital Assignment Editor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

KOIN-TV, Portland's CBS affiliate, is seeking a Digital Assignment Editor to coordinate daily news across broadcast, digital platforms, and the new streaming app.

The ideal candidate will balance traditional desk duties with producing digital-only stories and segments, helping shape the station’s streaming presence. This role requires strong editorial judgment and leadership across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in TV/film or equivalent; 2+ years in TV broadcast/production.
• Familiarity with the Portland region is a plus.
• Understanding multi-platform news strategies and audience engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily news coverage for broadcast, digital platforms, and the station’s streaming app.
• Balance assignment desk duties with content creation for digital sites.
• Produce digital-only stories, segments and shows.
• Help shape the station’s streaming presence.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Organization

Decision making

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Digital Assignment Editor will coordinate daily news coverage for broadcast, digital platforms, and the station’s new streaming app. The ideal candidate will balance traditional assignment desk duties with content creation, producing digital-only stories, segments and shows, and helping shape the station’s new streaming presence.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree (TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute) + 2 (two) years’ experience in television broadcast/production and/or producing content for digital sites
• Familiarity with the Portland region is a plus
• Understanding of multi-platform news strategies, audience engagement trends

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify compelling, audience-focused stories
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure
• Must be comfortable taking a leadership role while collaborating across teams
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving news environment
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and overnights as needed

NOTE

This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

ABOUT US:

Broadcasting since 1953, KOIN-TV is Portland’s CBS affiliate, providing exceptional local news content on air and online (koin.com), CBS Network programming and syndicated entertainment to viewers across Oregon and SW Washington. KOIN News is Watching Out for You with 51 hours of local news broadcasts each week, featuring award‑winning, in‑depth investigations, news, weather, traffic, KOIN News AM-Extra and Game‑On! KOIN-TV is a Nexstar Media Group, Inc. television station serving Oregon and SW Washington from its studios in downtown Portland, OR. Nexstar is the largest local television broadcast and digital media company in the nation with 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets reaching approximately 68% of US television households. Today, as one of the most powerful and trusted voices in America, Nexstar remains true to its mission to uphold the public interest principles of localism, diversity, and trustworthy, unbiased broadcast journalism. At the same time, the company continues to simultaneously raise its commitment to support the evolving needs and interests of the local viewers, hometown businesses and community organizations that it proudly serves each day.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us.

KOIN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

• KOIN values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

We are committed to a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check.

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