Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Editor – Assignments

Broadcast JournalismPosted on Nov 12

Part-timeSan Diego, CA, USA$24 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Two years of experience in a top-50-market newsroom.
Knowledge of the San Diego area is a plus, not a requirement.
Superior organizational skills.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to make decisions and take a leadership role.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to direct the efforts of reporters and photographers.
Ability to work as both a team member and a team leader.
Ability to take suggestions, participate in decision-making, and remain flexible in recognizing different points of view.
Ability to interact productively with other station employees.
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overnight hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily news coverage on broadcast and digital platforms, maintain assignment-desk functions, organize field assignments, and plan coverage to support the FOX 5/KUSI news brand.
Listen to scanners.
Dispatch photographers, reporters, and other personnel to cover stories.
Track stories from government agencies, wire services, community groups, and other sources.
Assist in developing, planning, and following up on news stories.
Keep the newsroom informed of story developments throughout the day.
Answer phones and email to determine what makes a great story.
Edit video clips as assigned.
Coordinate live shots and content sharing with Nexstar affiliates, FOX, and other partners.
Post stories to the station website and social media sites.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a communications background.

ROLE: Individual will coordinate daily news coverage on broadcast and digital platforms, maintain assignment desk functions, organize field assignments and plan coverage to support FOX 5/KUSI’s news brand.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for listening to scanners
Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories
Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups
Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories
Keeps newsroom informed of story developments throughout day
Answers phones and email to determine what makes a great story
Edits video clips as assigned
Coordinates live shots and content sharing with Nexstar affiliates, FOX, and other partners
Posts stories to station website and social media sites
Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or communications background preferred
2-year’s experience in a top 50 market newsroom
Knowledge of the San Diego area a plus

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have superior organizational skills
Must be able to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks
Must be able to make decisions and take a leadership role
Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Must be able to direct the efforts of reporters, photographers
Must be able to operate as a team member as well as a team leader
Must be able to take suggestions, participate in decision-making, and be flexible in recognizing various points of view
Must be capable of interacting productively with other employees of the station
Must be willing to work on weekends, holidays and overnight hours as needed
Starting $24.00/hr commensurate with skill level and experience
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About the Company

Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Nexstar operates the largest portfolio of local TV stations in the United States, owning 197 stations that air in many markets and are affiliated with major networks. It earns revenue from selling advertising time and from retransmission fees paid by cable and satellite providers that carry its signals. Beyond traditional TV, it owns digital media properties and runs NewsNation, as well as The Hill, expanding its reach online. Its goal is to provide broad access to news and entertainment across local markets while growing its digital footprint and maintaining steady revenue from advertising and distribution fees.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Irving, TX
Founded: 1996

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