ROLE: Individual will coordinate daily news coverage on broadcast and digital platforms, maintain assignment desk functions, organize field assignments and plan coverage to support FOX 5/KUSI’s news brand.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for listening to scanners
- Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories
- Tracks stories from several outlets such as government agencies, wire services, social media
- Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories
- Keeps newsroom informed of story developments throughout day
- Answers phones and email to determine what makes a great story
- Coordinates live shots and content sharing with Nexstar affiliates, FOX, and other partners
- Posts stories to station website and social media sites
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Contribute to our digital platforms by writing and or editing stories
- Find and develop stories that fit each stations brand
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or communications background or previous newsroom experience preferred
- Knowledge of the San Diego area a plus
- Understanding of integrated communications, including role of emerging technologies “within traditional and non- traditional” channels
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have superior organizational skills
- Must be able to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks at once
- Must be able to make quick decisions and take a leadership role
- Must be able to work with different personal styles and approaches
- Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Must be able to direct the efforts of reporters, photographers
- Must be able to operate as a team member as well as a team leader
- Must be able to take suggestions, participate in decision-making, and be flexible in recognizing various points of view
- Must be willing to work on weekends, holidays and overnight hours as needed
Compensation – Starting at $23/hr commensurate with experience and skill level.
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What We Do
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.
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