• Assignment Editor

    Nexstar Media Group (Champaign, IL)


    + Coordinate and gather TV news content for daily broadcasts

    + Research news stories and find sources for stories

    + Work with web and TV news producers to provide content

    + Assist with determining daily story assignments

    + Establish resource list and local contacts, including personal cell phone numbers and emails for key sources in Central Illinois

    + Monitor competitive newscasts, scanners, twitter and websites

    + Run editorial meetings/assist with show reviews

    + Schedule interviews for reporters

    + Conduct interviews as needed for broadcast

    + Coordinate breaking news coverage with photographers, producers and news management

    Requirements & Skills:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast 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

    + Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

    + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

    + Valid driver’s license

    + Flexibility to work any shift

    + The pay range for this position is: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 ( commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level )

     

    Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package 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.

     

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    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.