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Assignment / Digital Editor
- Nexstar Media Group (Webb, AL)
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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
The Assignment Editor answers incoming news calls and assigns daily news stories according to the news personnel available.
+ Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups
+ Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories
+ Coordinates logistics for news personnel
+ Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories and works with the News Director to develop plans for all broadcasts
+ Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories
+ Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
+ Edits video clips as assigned
+ Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
+ Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
+ Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
+ Use our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television
+ Edits content for on-air and digital
+ Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
+ Finds new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers
+ Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
+ 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 and organizational skills, both oral and written
+ Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
+ Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
+ Produce digital and social content, including copy and video.
+ Research, report, write and edit stories for web and other digital platforms.
+ Assist team in curating a steady stream of high-interest local content that is packaged and promoted in a way that maximizes engagement and repeat site visits.
+ Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines to ensure content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
+ Promotes news content on social media
+ Serve as a bridge between digital and broadcast in the local newsroom.
+ Respond positively to feedback.
+ Some schedule flexibility (nights, weekends).
+ Flexibility to perform various other duties as assigned.
+ This position reports to the News Director and works closely with the Digital Manager.
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.
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