Assignment Editor

WJW is looking for an Assignment Editor

• 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.
• Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories
• Could be asked to write stories for the web and other digital platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• 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
•  Minimum two years’ experience in news operations, management experience preferred.
•  Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
•  Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
•  Flexibility to work any shift

How to Apply

Apply online at nexstar.tv/careers and search for REQ-33055

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Inc., consists of three divisions: Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks. The Broadcasting Division operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to 198 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 39% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC’s UHF discount). The division’s portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. The Digital Division operates 122 local websites and 316 mobile apps offering hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content and creating new revenue opportunities for the company. The Networks Division operates WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and the home of NewsNation, multicast network Antenna TV, and WGN Radio in Chicago. Nexstar also owns a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information, please visit www.nexstar.tv.

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