• Assignment Editor(FT)

    Nexstar Media Group (New York, NY)


    It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

     

    WPIX 11 is looking for a full-time Assignment Editor. The position is based out of New York, NY.

    Responsibilities:

    + Plans, prepares, and executes the station's newsgathering functions, including both scheduled newsworthy events as well as 'spot' news and breaking stories

    + Helps decide and determine daily story assignments

    + Assists reporters with researching, developing and setting up their stories

    + Assists writers, producers and web staff with gathering information and updating stories

    + Responsible for arranging and supervising video feeds

    + Scrutinizes a multitude of local resources, media and contacts for potential stories

    + Effectively monitors local law enforcement and public safety agencies for breaking stories

    Requirements:

    + College degree with several years of major market experience, preferably local

    + Must be decisive, forward thinking and possess excellent news judgment

    + Strong organizational skills required

    + Should have a working knowledge of the issues, lifestyles and culture that are unique to the New York City news market

    + Candidates also need strong logistical skills and the ability to effectively navigate the local landscape

    + Familiarity with local government, municipalities and jurisdictions is essential

    + Must be able to work under deadline pressure

     

    This is a union representative position, starting hourly rate: $29

     

    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.