Assignment Editor/Digital Content Producer

KSNW is looking for a dynamic journalist who thrives on breaking news, enterprise stories, and implements urgent coverage on broadcast, digital and streaming platforms to join our team as a full‑time assignment editor and digital content producer.
Responsibilities

Collaborate with the news team to make coverage decisions.
Assign, communicate, and coordinate logistics for story coverage, including dispatching crews.
Assist with newsgathering and research for stories through calls, text, and email.
Lead the charge on mining social media, confirming information to disseminate to the newsroom.
Be the voice to viewer calls and the face to KSN guests/interviewees.
Coordinate interviews and segments for broadcast and digital platforms, including podcasts, live newscasts, and taped segments.
Write, publish, and edit digital stories for multiple platforms, including social media, website, and streaming apps.
Coordinate streaming coverage and scheduling of live events, breaking news, and podcasts with the digital team.
Keep the newsroom organized and functioning seamlessly.
Coordinate communication and content sharing between Nexstar stations.
Lead special event planning and other advance credentialing.
Requirements and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience.
Fluency in English; bilingual Spanish is a plus.
Superior organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to make decisions and take a leadership role.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Experience in news operations preferred.
Strong understanding of digital platforms, including social media and streaming.
Proficiency with newsroom, digital and streaming computer systems, editing, camera equipment, computers, telephones, and other office equipment; willingness to learn new systems.
Flexibility to work evening and other shifts as assigned.
Safety Notice

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EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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