ROLE: Individual will coordinate daily news coverage on broadcast and digital platforms, maintain assignment desk functions, uphold performance standards according to policy, and perform duties as required as part of FOX 5/KUSI’s news management team. RESPONSIBILITIES: + Manages a team of assignment desk staff to find relevant, compelling, original news content + Leads daily editorial meetings; decides daily broadcast and digital content, assign crews & manages field crews’ workflow and technical logistics throughout day + Works with reporters, photographers, producers to determine story selection, elements and backup ideas + Keeps newsroom informed of story developments throughout day + Listens to scanners, answers phones and emails, regularly research and vets story pitches + Coordinates live shots and content sharing with affiliates, FOX, News Nation and other partners + Leads the planning and execution of station and corporate news projects + Collaborates with other news managers on long term planning, news events, station strategy + Maintains various station accounts used by the desk for gathering and confirmation information + Posts stories to station digital platforms and social media sites as needed + Represents and enforces station policy + Schedules staff, conducts performance reviews, hire and grow staff + Other duties as they arise EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: + Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism preferred; minimum 5-years experience in a top 50 market newsroom + Previous management experience preferred + Knowledge of San Diego area a plus REQUIREMENTS/JOB SKILLS: + Extensive knowledge of editorial standards, ethics and media law + Must have superior organizational skills; be an effective communicator, both oral and written + Must be nimble with technology, have thorough knowledge of newsroom & field workflow + Must demonstrate excellent leadership and motivational skills + Must be able to manage a large staff under extreme pressure in a fast-paced environment + 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 capable of interacting productively with other employees of the station + Must be willing to work on weekends, holidays and overnight hours as needed + Starting $80k commensurate with skill level and experience + #LI-Onsite Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.