Duties & Responsibilities:
• Man NewsNation's national assignment desk during varied shifts

• Identify news of interest to a national audience

• Research stories, conduct outreach to sources to verify information and report out stories

• Gather editorial information and elements to best tell stories including video, audio, and pictures

• Coordinate coverage of news stories: news of day, breaking news, continuing stories with correspondents, producers, and photojournalists

• Maintain direct contact with field teams to offer support, request and confirm live hits

• Monitor social media and clear user generated content

• Monitor competitive broadcasts, cable and digital platforms

• Work with Nexstar T.V. stations to harness additional reporting resources and story elements and to provide NewsNation content to stations

• Occasionally coordinate booking of transmission facilities and satellite space for live/tape feeds

• Utilize various file sharing platforms to gather video

• Follow and communicate Rights and Clearances restrictions

• Assist in compiling editorial and logistics notes used by the newsgathering and show teams

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

• Five to ten years of newsroom experience ideally in national news or a top local market

• Must be willing to work extended or modified shifts as news developments warrant

• Must also be willing to weekdays and holidays as needed

• Strong writing, organizational, and people skills are vital

• Attention to detail is key

• The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills who brings lots of ideas to the table.

Salary Range - $55,000 - $65,000 (Commensurate with experience)

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Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package 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.