National News Assignment Editor: Lead Coverage & Live Hits

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Résumé du poste

NewsNation is seeking an Assignment Desk Editor in Chicago to manage the national assignment desk across morning, dayside, and primetime programming for a 24-7 cable news network.

The role requires 5–10 years newsroom experience, a journalism degree, and flexibility to work extended shifts, including weekdays and holidays, with strong writing and coordination skills to gather and verify top stories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years newsroom experience, ideally national or top local market.
• Willingness to work extended or modified shifts as news warrants.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule and assignments as network needs evolve.
• Willingness to work weekdays and holidays as needed.
• Strong writing, organizational, and people skills are vital; attention to detail is key.

Responsabilités

• Man NewsNation's national assignment desk during varied shifts.
• Identify news of interest to a national audience.
• Research stories and verify information with sources.
• Gather editorial elements (video, audio, pictures) to tell stories.
• Coordinate coverage with correspondents, producers, and photojournalists.
• Maintain contact with field teams to support live hits.
• Monitor social media and clear user-generated content.
• Coordinate with Nexstar TV stations to share content.

Connaissances

Writing

Organization

People skills

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Description du poste

NewsNation is seeking an Assignment Desk Editor in Chicago to manage the national assignment desk across morning, dayside, and primetime programming for a 24-7 cable news network.

The role requires 5–10 years newsroom experience, a journalism degree, and flexibility to work extended shifts, including weekdays and holidays, with strong writing and coordination skills to gather and verify top stories.