NewsNation Assignment Desk Editor (New York)

NewsNation is looking for an Assignment Desk Editor to work on the networks national assignment desk from our offices in New York. The Assignment Desk Editor will help ensure that the network is well positioned to cover the days top stories across morning dayside and primetime programming for the 24-7 cable news network. This is a union position and the successful candidate will need to join the News Guild upon hire.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Man NewsNations 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

Requirements & Skills:
Bachelors 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 weekdays and holidays as needed
Strong writing organizational and people skills are vital
Attention to detail is key
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills who brings lots of ideas to the table.

Compensation - $21.63 - $26.44 per hour (Commensurate with experience)

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes but not limited to medical (with multiple plan options) dental and vision insurance paid time off a 401(k) with company matching contributions Paid Parental leave life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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