Newsnation Assignment Desk Editor (new York)

NewsNation

New York, NY, United States
$21.63 - $26.44 ph; not specified; not specified
Onsite
Manage national assignment desk
Identify national news interest
Coordinate news story 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.
  • Duties include researching stories, gathering editorial information, coordinating coverage with field teams, and monitoring competitive broadcasts.
  • Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company matching contributions.

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; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage national assignment desk
  • Identify national news interest
  • Coordinate news story coverage
  • Monitor social media UGC
  • Work with Nexstar TV stations

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 shifts
  • Must join the News Guild upon hire

Work Rights

Not specified

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