NewsNation Associate Assignment Editor

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 38.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Descrizione del lavoro

NewsNation is seeking an Associate Assignment Editor in Chicago, IL to join the network's newsgathering team and support the national assignment desk from our Chicago offices. This early-career role involves covering national, international, and political stories from across the United States and around the world.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent experience, 1–2 years in television production, and a willingness to work extended or modified shifts, including

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• 1–2 years of television production or multiplatform production experience including internships.
• Willing to work extended or modified shifts as news developments warrant.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule and assignments as network’s needs evolve.
• Must be willing to work weekdays and holidays as needed.
• Strong writing, organizational, and people skills are vital.
• Attention to detail is key.
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills and many ideas.

Mansioni

• Research stories, verify information, and report out stories.
• Gather editorial information and elements to best tell stories including video, audio, and pictures.
• Maintain direct contact with field teams to offer support, request and confirm live hits.
• Monitor social media and clear user generated content.
• Monitor competitive broadcasts, cable and digital platforms.
• Coordinate booking of transmission facilities and satellite space for live/tape feeds.

Conoscenze

Writing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Descrizione del lavoro

NewsNation Associate Assignment Editor (Chicago, IL)

NewsNation is looking for an Associate Assignment Editor to join the network's newsgathering team and work on the national assignment desk from our offices in Chicago. The early-career position is an opportunity to have hands‑on role assisting in covering national, international, and political stories from across the United States and around the world.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Research stories, conduct outreach to sources to verify information and report out stories.
• Gather editorial information and elements to best tell stories including video, audio, and pictures.
• Maintain direct contact with field teams to offer support, request and confirm live hits.
• Monitor social media and clear user generated content.
• Monitor competitive broadcasts, cable and digital platforms.
• Occasionally coordinate booking of transmission facilities and satellite space for live/tape feeds.
• Utilize various file sharing platforms to gather video.
• Follow and communicate Rights and Clearances restrictions.
• Assist in compiling editorial and logistics notes used by the newsgathering and show teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience.
• One to two years of television production or multiplatform production experience including internships.
• Must be willing to work extended or modified shifts as news developments warrant.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule and assignments as network’s needs evolve.
• Must also be willing to weekdays and holidays as needed.
• Strong writing, organizational, and people skills are vital.
• Attention to detail is key.
• The successful candidate will be a self‑starter with excellent communication skills who brings lots of ideas to the table.

Salary Range

$37,500 to $45,000 annually

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees includes, but not limitedto, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) withcompany matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part timeemployees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject tothe benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Company Information

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.