NewsNation Associate Assignment Editor

Nexstar Media Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

NewsNation is seeking an Associate Assignment Editor in Chicago, IL to join the network's newsgathering team. This early-career role supports the national assignment desk in covering national, international, and political stories from the U.S. and worldwide.

You will work closely with field teams, verify information, and contribute video, audio, and imagery for broadcasts. Flexibility for extended shifts and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of TV production or multiplatform production experience, incl. internships.
• Willing to work extended/shifting schedules, including weekdays/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Research stories, verify information with sources, and report out stories.
• Gather editorial elements (video, audio, pictures) to tell stories.
• Maintain contact with field teams to 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 as needed.
• Use file sharing platforms to gather video.
• Follow Rights and Clearances restrictions and communicate them.
• Assist in compiling editorial/logistics notes for newsgathering/show teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing

Organizational skills

People skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Job description

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 bringslots 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.