What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assignment / Digital Editor position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
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
- 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
