• Full Time
  • Anywhere

Providence,RI

Nexstar Media Group,Inc.

DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Runs the morning editorial meetings where story coverage is discussed and decided. Provides a comprehensive list of all possible stories. • Dispatches reporters/MMJs to cover stories. • Dispatches photojournalists to cover stories. • Tracks stories from all sources, including government agencies, wire services and community groups. • Coordinates logistics for newscasts. • Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories.  • Interacts professionally with viewers/users on social media sites. • Performs other duties as assigned.

 


JOB EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience • Minimum two years' experience in news operations

 


REQUIREMENTS

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously • Flexibility to work any shift Physical Demands & Work Environment: • Must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. • In addition, must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and can handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

 


ADDITIONAL INFO


HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

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