NewsNation - Assignment Editor (New York)

NewsNation is looking for an Assignment Desk Editor to work on the network's national assignment desk from our offices in New York. The Assignment Desk Editor will help ensure that the network is well positioned to cover the day's top stories across morning, dayside, and primetime programming for the 24-7 cable news network. This is a union position, and the successful candidate will need to join the News Guild upon hire.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Man NewsNation's national assignment desk during varied shifts
Identify news of interest to a national audience
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
Coordinate coverage of news stories: news of day, breaking news, continuing stories with correspondents, producers, and photojournalists
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
Work with Nexstar T.V. stations to harness additional reporting resources and story elements and to provide NewsNation content to stations
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
Five to ten years of newsroom experience ideally in national news or a top local market
Must be willing to work extended or modified shifts as news developments warrant
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.
Compensation
- $31.87 – $38.46per hour (Commensurate with experience)
Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Salary : $66,560 - $79,040