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Nexstar Media Group Assignment Editor in Kansas City, Missouri
WDAF-TV / Fox4 in Kansas City, MO is looking for an Assignments Editor.
This position drives content in our newsroom – finding stories for our television and digital platforms. The assignment editor is responsible for knowing what is making news daily in the Kansas City television market and making sure that news is covered. They actively participate in editorial meetings presenting story ideas and developing coverage plans.
JOB SUMMARY :
+ + Tracks stories from all sources, including community and government.
Use social media and digital tools, as well as traditional methods, to research, discover and flush out new content/story ideas.
Write digital content for our website and social media.
Set up stories and interviews for newscasts and/or digital platforms
Conduct daily beat checks including court records and government agendas.
Listen to viewer concerns, alerting management to relevant ones. When possible, try to resolve or address complaints in a positive way.
Coordinate logistics for the newsroom.
Maintain the daybook and make sure all information is current.
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast 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
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.