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04/09/2026

Weekend Assignment Editor

WGHP FOX8

Category:
News
Position/Title:
Weekend Assignment Editor
Details:
Weekend Assignment Editor for WGHP FOX8, the leading station in a Top 50 market (Greensboro-High Point-Winston-Salem). Lead Assignment Editor for Elections Coverage, helping coordinate both primary night and general election coverage for nearly 100 races in the station’s coverage area.

Collaborate with the News Director and Assistant News Director in daily story meetings to help supply a comprehensive list of all story pitches for both reporter packages and photojournalist coverage for all broadcasts.

Develop sources across wire services, government agencies and community groups to help plan coverage for daily newscasts and long-term projects.

Build relationships with photojournalists, reporters, producers and anchors to expedite coverage decisions in both daily and breaking news situations.

Coordinate logistics for news personnel both inside and outside the newsroom.

Assist in development, planning and follow-up for news stories, with a particular focus on examining court dockets and court files for crime and other legal beats.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
4/9/2026
Closing Date:
5/9/2026
City:
High Point - 27263
State:
North Carolina
Experience:
Weekend Assignment Editor for WGHP FOX8, the leading station in a Top 50 market (Greensboro-High Point-Winston-Salem). Lead Assignment Editor for Elections Coverage, helping coordinate both primary night and general election coverage for nearly 100 races in the station’s coverage area.

 

Requirements:
Collaborate with the News Director and Assistant News Director in daily story meetings to help supply a comprehensive list of all story pitches for both reporter packages and photojournalist coverage for all broadcasts.

Develop sources across wire services, government agencies and community groups to help plan coverage for daily newscasts and long-term projects.

Build relationships with photojournalists, reporters, producers and anchors to expedite coverage decisions in both daily and breaking news situations.

Coordinate logistics for news personnel both inside and outside the newsroom.

Assist in development, planning and follow-up for news stories, with a particular focus on examining court dockets and court files for crime and other legal beats.
Additional Information:
EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Contact:
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
Apply Online URL:
https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
Job Req #:
40929

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