• Assignment/Digital Editor

    Nexstar Media Group (Lexington, KY)


    Everything in life is about relationships. We’re looking for someone who values connections with the communities we serve to join our team as Assignment Editor. Our Assignment Editor will help establish relationships to connect us to the Bluegrass area. Our Assignment Editor will also help lead our new streaming channel inside a digital-first newsroom. We value good people, who appreciate and lift up their teammates as servant leaders.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

    + Helps find relevant, compelling news content for digital and linear platforms

    + Decides daily broadcast and digital content, assign crews & manages field crews’ workflow and live logistics throughout day

    + Helps schedule and manage content on the FOX 56 streaming channel

    + Manages a content calendar for the streaming channel and tracks content projects

    + Works with reporters, photographers, producers to determine story selection, elements and backup ideas

    + Keeps team informed of developments throughout day

    + Posts digital content, as needed

    + Listens to scanners, answers phones and emails, researches and vets pitches to determine what makes a great story

    + Coordinates live shots and content sharing with affiliates

    + Represents and enforces station policy in resolution of situations that may arise

    + Maintains various station accounts used by the desk for gathering and confirmation information

    + Be involved in long-term planning of stories and news events

    + Performs other duties as assigned

    Requirements & Skills :

    + Bachelor’s degree in journalism is preferred; market knowledge is preferred

    + Fluency in English

    + Extensive knowledge of editorial standards, ethics and media law

    + Ability to lead and manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines

    + Have superior organizational skills; be an effective communicator, both oral and written

    + Be nimble with technology, have thorough knowledge of newsroom & field workflow

    + Demonstrate excellent leadership and motivational skills

    + Must be able to manage under extreme pressure in a fast-paced environment

    + Be able to operate as a team member as well as a team leader

    + Able to take suggestions, participate in decision-making, and be flexible in recognizing various points of view

    + Interact productively with other employees of the station

     

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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.