What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Digital Assignment Editor position at Nexstar Media Inc.?
The Part-time Digital Assignment Editor is responsible for finding, researching and confirming news content for broadcast and digital platforms. You will also handle communication, distribution and logical tasks, including assigning photographers and reporters, monitoring scanners and social media feeds, answering phone calls and emails. Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services, community groups, and social media Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories Coordinates logistics for news personnel Writes, edits, and coordinates digital stories for the website/app, creates push notifications, and Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites, posts to social media, and promotes our content on multiple platforms via video, graphics, and posts Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of content and coverage ideas Assists in development, planning and follow-up of news stories Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites Performs 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 Fluency in English Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Minimum two years’ experience in news operations Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Flexibility to work any shift Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.