NewsNation - Assignment Desk (New York)

Nexstar Media Group • Ny, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NewsNation is seeking an Assignment Desk Editor to join its national assignment desk in New York. This role is crucial for ensuring the network's comprehensive coverage of top stories across all programming for the 24/7 cable news network. This is a union position, requiring membership in the News Guild upon hire.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Five to ten years of newsroom experience ideally in national news or a top local market.
• Must be willing to work extended or modified shifts as news developments warrant.
• Must also be willing to work weekdays and holidays as needed.
• Strong writing, organizational, and people skills are vital.
• Attention to detail is key.
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills who brings lots of ideas to the table.

Responsibilities

• Manage NewsNation's national assignment desk during varied shifts.
• Identify news of interest to a national audience.
• Research stories, conduct outreach to sources to verify information and report out stories.
• Gather editorial information and elements to best tell stories including video, audio, and pictures.
• Coordinate coverage of news stories: news of day, breaking news, continuing stories with correspondents, producers, and photojournalists.
• Maintain direct contact with field teams to offer support, request and confirm live hits.
• Monitor social media and clear user generated content.
• Monitor competitive broadcasts, cable and digital platforms.
• Work with Nexstar T.V. stations to harness additional reporting resources and story elements and to provide NewsNation content to stations.
• Occasionally coordinate booking of transmission facilities and satellite space for live/tape feeds.
• Utilize various file sharing platforms to gather video.
• Follow and communicate Rights and Clearances restrictions.
• Assist in compiling editorial and logistics notes used by the newsgathering and show teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical (with multiple plan options)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Paid Parental leave
• Life insurance
• 401(k) (for part-time employees)
• Local/state leave plans (for part-time employees)
• Benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement (for union positions)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level