Assignment Desk Editor

Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for an experienced Assignment Editor who loves the chase of breaking news in one of the nation’s most competitive markets. This role will be part of a newly formed duopoly in Washington, DC DMA #8 for WDVM, WDCW (CW) and our digital assets in the market. The successful candidate must have a proven track record of aggressively pursuing breaking news stories while equally capable of networking and enterprising original news content. Washington, DC is the center for the nation’s politics, but there’s so much more to the region. The city hosts some of the most prestigious museums in the country from the Smithsonian to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the National Archives. You will find theaters with year-round performances with live shows and concerts, street festivals and farmer’s markets and more. The region is home to pro-sports including basketball, baseball, hockey, football and soccer. Plus, the food scene is robust with at least twenty restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2021 alone. It’s a great place to live and a great place to rally the newsroom and chase the biggest stories of the day. Job Duties: Identify news of day and continually chase breaking news stories and developments in stories throughout the shift Assign reporters, photographers, and producers Communicate story developments with station producers and digital teams Respond quickly to breaking news Coordinate logistics for all field crews and ensure resources are in place to execute coverageDraft plans for coverage of major events Utilize various file sharing platforms to gather video Find compelling user generated stories and seek authorizations to use by using proper language for user generated content Follow and communicate Rights and Clearances restrictionsThe successful candidate will be a smart, fast researcher and will be able to track down information and officials on big news stories as they break. This person should be organized, quick thinking and aggressive to respond to breaking news in a 24/7 environment. The candidate should have an undergraduate college degree in communications, journalism or related field, and possess a strong knowledge of the national news scene. A minimum of three years of newsroom experience is a must. The candidate must also have the ability to handle a busy, fast-paced environment, fielding many phone calls and requests from reporters, crews, and producers.Qualifications:Minimum 2 years of experience in a TV or digital newsroom environment Experience handling breaking news Ability to understand, sort through and solve logistical challenges A 4-year degree in communications, journalism or related field Ability to work a varied schedule in a 24/7 news environmentEOE/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled DC News Now is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $65K-$72K Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. #LI-Onsite – for jobs that require employees to work at the office 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.