Position/Title:
Assignment Editor/Special News Projects |
Details:
- Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories
- Monitor police scanners for breaking news; dispatch photographers, reporters, and other personnel to cover stories
- Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups; plans follow up/future news story coverage.
- Assists with special news project coverage including court cases, elections, large scale regional events including International Home Furnishings Market and others.
- Interacts with viewers via telephone, email and on social media sites
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education/work-related experience
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent organizational and subject research skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; fluency in English
- Proficiency with computers, scanners and other office equipment
- Flexibility to work any shift
Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled |
Experience:
- Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories
- Monitor police scanners for breaking news; dispatch photographers, reporters, and other personnel to cover stories
- Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups; plans follow up/future news story coverage.
- Assists with special news project coverage including court cases, elections, large scale regional events including International Home Furnishings Market and others.
- Interacts with viewers via telephone, email and on social media sites
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education/work-related experience
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent organizational and subject research skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; fluency in English
- Proficiency with computers, scanners and other office equipment
- Flexibility to work any shift
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Requirements:
- Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories
- Monitor police scanners for breaking news; dispatch photographers, reporters, and other personnel to cover stories
- Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups; plans follow up/future news story coverage.
- Assists with special news project coverage including court cases, elections, large scale regional events including International Home Furnishings Market and others.
- Interacts with viewers via telephone, email and on social media sites
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education/work-related experience
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent organizational and subject research skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; fluency in English
- Proficiency with computers, scanners and other office equipment
- Flexibility to work any shift
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