Newsnation Assignment Desk Editor (new York)

NewsNation

New York, NY, United States
$21.63 - $26.44 ph
On-site
Identify national news interest
Research and verify stories
Coordinate news coverage
The Assignment Desk Editor will help ensure that the network is well positioned to cover the day's top stories across morning, dayside, and primetime programming for the 24-7 cable news network

Job Summary

  • The Assignment Desk Editor will help ensure that the network is well positioned to cover the day's top stories across morning, dayside, and primetime programming for the 24-7 cable news network.
  • Coordinate coverage of news stories: news of day, breaking news, continuing stories with correspondents, producers, and photojournalists.
  • Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees 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.

Matching Summary

The Assignment Desk Editor will help ensure that the network is well positioned to cover the day's top stories across morning, dayside, and primetime programming for the 24-7 cable news network.

Salary

$21.63 - $26.44 per hour

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Identify national news interest
  • Research and verify stories
  • Coordinate news coverage
  • Monitor social media and UGC
  • Monitor competitive broadcasts
  • Work with local stations

Nice-to-have

  • Brings lots of ideas to the table
  • Self-starter with excellent communication

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent
  • Five to ten years of newsroom experience
  • Willing to work extended or modified shifts
  • Willing to work weekdays and holidays

Work Rights

Not specified

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