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 coverage with field teams
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.
  • Responsibilities include identifying news of national interest, researching stories, coordinating coverage, and monitoring various media platforms.
  • The role requires a Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, 5-10 years of newsroom experience, and strong writing and organizational skills.

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 coverage with field teams
  • Monitor social media and UGC
  • Monitor competitive broadcasts
  • Work with Nexstar stations

Nice-to-have

  • Self-starter with lots of ideas
  • Excellent communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
  • 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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