Job Description
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 www.Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
FOX8 WGHP is looking for someone who can bring energy, organization, and a sense of urgency to fill our open Assignment Manager position. You will be in charge of coordinating daily news coverage, covering breaking news, researching and pitching story ideas. The right candidate should have excellent editorial judgement and have a keen sense of logistics.
Skills & requirements:
• Good communicator
• Listen to the scanner and respond to breaking news
• Develop and maintain contacts
• Assign crews and track them throughout the day
• Manage and schedule desk personnel
• 4 years newsroom experience
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, or related field
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwny8n-3-81-222-152-42 in your application.