National Assignment Desk Editor — Live News Coverage

Nexstar Media Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

NewsNation in New York is seeking an Assignment Desk Editor to work on the network's national assignment desk from our New York offices. The role supports coverage across morning, dayside and primetime programming for a 24-7 cable news network.

This is a union position; the successful candidate will join the News Guild upon hire and collaborate with field teams, producers and photojournalists to ensure timely, accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years newsroom experience, ideally national or top local market.
• Willing to work extended/modified shifts as news develops, including weekdays and holidays.
• Strong writing, organizational and people skills; attention to detail; proactive communicator.

Responsibilities

• Operate NewsNation's national assignment desk across shifts; identify stories of national interest.
• Research stories, verify information with sources, and report out.
• Assemble editorial elements (video, audio, pictures) to tell stories effectively.
• Coordinate coverage with correspondents, producers and photojournalists; support field teams.
• Monitor social media and other platforms; manage rights and clearance constraints.
• Assist in compiling editorial and logistics notes for newsgathering and show teams.

Skills

Writing

Organizational skills

People skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

NewsNation in New York is seeking an Assignment Desk Editor to work on the network's national assignment desk from our New York offices. The role supports coverage across morning, dayside and primetime programming for a 24-7 cable news network.

This is a union position; the successful candidate will join the News Guild upon hire and collaborate with field teams, producers and photojournalists to ensure timely, accurate reporting.