Assignment / Digital Editor

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Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

The Assignment Editor answers incoming news calls and assigns daily news stories according to the news personnel available.

Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups

Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories

Coordinates logistics for news personnel

Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories and works with the News Director to develop plans for all broadcasts

Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories

Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts

Edits video clips as assigned

Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines

Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms

Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

Use our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television

Edits content for on-air and digital

Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms

Finds new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers

Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions

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

Fluency in English

Excellent communication and organizational 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

Produce digital and social content, including copy and video.

Research, report, write and edit stories for web and other digital platforms.

Assist team in curating a steady stream of high-interest local content that is packaged and promoted in a way that maximizes engagement and repeat site visits.

Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines to ensure content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

Promotes news content on social media

Serve as a bridge between digital and broadcast in the local newsroom.

Respond positively to feedback.

Some schedule flexibility (nights, weekends).

Flexibility to perform various other duties as assigned.

This position reports to the News Director and works closely with the Digital Manager.

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