Digital Assignment Editor
Job Location:
New Haven, CT - USA
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Job Summary
The Part-time Digital Assignment Editor is responsible for finding researching and confirming news content for broadcast and digital platforms. You will also handle communication distribution and logical tasks including assigning photographers and reporters monitoring scanners and social media feeds answering phone calls and emails.
Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies wire services community groups and social media
Dispatches photographers reporters and other personnel to cover stories
Coordinates logistics for news personnel
Writes edits and coordinates digital stories for the website/app creates push notifications and
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites posts to social media and promotes our content on multiple platforms via video graphics and posts
Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of content and coverage ideas
Assists in development planning and follow-up of news stories
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelors 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
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.
