It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

KTVI/ KPLR is looking for a Full Time Assignment Editor.

The Assignments Editor answers incoming news calls and assigns daily news stories according to the news personnel available.

+ + Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups

• Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories

• Coordinates logistics for news personnel

• Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories and works with the Management Team to develop plans for all broadcasts

• Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories

• Edits video clips as assigned

• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms

• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

• Performs 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

• Fluency in English

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Flexibility to work any shift

  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.