Assignment Editor Position Available In Houston, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The Assignment Editor at Nexstar Media Group coordinates news coverage by assigning stories to news personnel, tracking sources, dispatching staff, and participating in story meetings. Responsibilities include editing video clips, writing for web and social media, and engaging with viewers. Requirements include strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Job Description
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Nexstar Media Group is Americas 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. Nexstars 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 www.
Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity EmployerMinorities/Women/Veterans/DisabledTheAssignment 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 willcorrecterrors 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 and Skills:
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