Newsnation Assignment Desk Editor (new York)

NewsNation

New York, NY, United States
$21.63 - $26.44 ph; not specified; union positions...
Onsite
National assignment desk
Identify news of interest
Research stories and sources
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.
  • Duties include managing the national assignment desk, researching stories, coordinating coverage with field teams, and monitoring social media and competitive platforms.
  • Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, 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; Not specified; Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • national assignment desk
  • identify news of interest
  • research stories and sources
  • gather editorial information
  • coordinate coverage of news stories
  • monitor social media and UGC
  • monitor competitive broadcasts

Nice-to-have

  • self-starter with ideas
  • excellent communication skills
  • attention to detail is key

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Five to ten years newsroom experience
  • Willing to work extended or modified shifts
  • Must join the News Guild upon hire

Work Rights

Not specified

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