Senior Assignment Editor
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
NBC4 Columbus is looking for a Senior Assignment Editor to help lead our daily newsgathering efforts for broadcast digital platforms and our streaming app. The ideal candidate will coordinate coverage of planned and unplanned events with enterprise content creation digital-exclusive stories segments and shows and help shape our increasing streaming presence.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Organize and assign stories for broadcast digital platforms and streaming app
Coordinate and dispatch field crews to breaking and scheduled news events
Monitor scanners news releases emails and social media for story leads
Communicate with Nexstar affiliates and content partners for story sharing and collaboration
Develop compelling local content to maximize engagement on all platforms
Other duties as assigned
Specialized Skills & Abilities:
Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify compelling audience-focused stories
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Confident leader who communicates clearly makes decisions quickly and remains calm under pressure
Must be flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced evolving news environment
Must be willing to work weekends holidays and overnights as needed
Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with deadline pressures and the demands of breaking news. Position requires managing multiple immediate short-term and long-term projects.
Applicants should have a minimum of two years of newsroom experience.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Proofreading
- Fact check
- Adobe Acrobat
- Content Management Systems
- FDA Regulations
- Copy Editing
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Content Development
- Journalism
- Curriculum Development
- Cycling
- Writing Skills
About Company
As the largest TV station operator in the U.S. reaching nearly 39 percent of households, Nexstar Media Group offers unrivaled audience access and influence.
