Writer / Assignment Editor

Job Description

Location: KFOR-TV/KAUT-TV
Date: June 19, 2025
Position Title: PT-Writer/Assignment Editor
Reports To: Chief Photographer
PURPOSE/REASON FOR THE POSITION:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Writer/Assignment Editor to add to our award-winning news team. This will be a great entry level position for anyone starting out in the broadcasting industry, interested in learning the basics of a successful newsroom.
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB:
Aid Producer in writing news stories for KFOR/KAUT newscasts. Monitor scanners for breaking news Interact, in a positive manner, with viewers via telephone and email Dispatch crews to stories Post breaking news to KFOR.com
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Strong writing ability. Calm under pressure. Great at multi-tasking. Must be willing to work weekends, unusual shifts and holidays.
STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, special projects, technological developments, etc.
Apply by going to the link listed below and then filter the job search by location (US-OK-Oklahoma City). This will allow you to view all current postings for KFOR jobs.
Apply at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
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Nexstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-o11nv4-216-73-217-10-42 in your application.