NewsNation Associate Assignment Editor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

NewsNation in Chicago seeks an Associate Assignment Editor to join the national assignment desk. You will support coverage of national, international, and political stories from our Chicago office, working with the newsgathering team to verify, gather and push stories to air.

The role is an early-career opportunity requiring strong writing, sharp organization, and reliable communication, with flexibility to work extended shifts, weekends, and holidays as the news cycle demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of television production or multiplatform production experience, including internships.
• Willing to work extended or modified shifts as news develops; availability on weekdays and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Research stories, contact sources to verify information and report out stories.
• Gather editorial elements to tell stories including video, audio, and pictures.
• Maintain direct contact with field teams to offer support 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.
• Gather video via file sharing platforms and ensure proper rights restrictions.
• Assist in compiling editorial and logistics notes for teams.

Skills

Writing

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

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

Salary Range: $37,500 to $45,000 annually

Benefits

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.