WGN-TV is searching for a full-time Assignment Editor with solid news judgment and instincts, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Plans, prepares, and executes the station's newsgathering functions, including both scheduled newsworthy events as well as 'spot' news and breaking stories
- Helps decide and determine daily story assignments
- Dispatches reporters and photographers in the field
- Assists reporters with researching, developing and setting up their stories
- Monitors social media for stories and tips
- Assists writers, producers and web staff with gathering information and updating stories
- Responsible for arranging and supervising video feeds, including Zoom conference calls
- Scrutinizes a multitude of local resources, media and contacts for potential stories
- Effectively monitors local law enforcement and public safety agencies for breaking stories
Requirements:
- College degree
- Assignment Editor experience preferred
- Should have a working knowledge of the issues, lifestyles and culture that are unique to the Chicago news market
- Must be decisive, forward thinking and possess excellent news judgment
- Strong organizational and logistical skills
- Must be able to work under deadline pressure
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Compensation:
$25 to $35 per hour - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
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Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions.
In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers.
From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
