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Assignment / Digital Editor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Webb, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025
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 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

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