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Nexstar Media Group Assistant I, News Production in San Francisco, California
Nexstar Media Group Inc.'s station, KRON4, the San Francisco Bay Area's Local News Station, seeks an Associate Assignment Desk Editor. This position is responsible for finding, researching and confirming news content on broadcast and digital platforms. The Associate Assignment Editor monitors police scanners and social media feeds for breaking news, and answers phone calls and emails. The Associate Assignment Editor will also work with Assignment Editors and Executive Producers on assigning reporters and photographers. This position will work out of the KRON4 Newsroom located on the Embarcadero.This is a part-time, non-union, non-exempt position.
Responsibilities
Tracks and confirms stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services, community groups, and social media
Works with Assignment Editors and Executive Producers to dispatch reporters and photographers to cover stories
Assists Assignment Editors in development, planning and follow-up of news stories
Participates in daily editorial meetings
Interacts with viewers/users via phone and 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
Some newsroom experience required
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Flexibility to work nights, mornings, weekend
Compensation $25/hr+ commensurate with experience and skill level
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
