Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
· Organize and assign stories for broadcast, digital platforms, and streaming app
· Coordinate and dispatch field crews to breaking and scheduled news events
· Monitor scanners, news releases, emails, and social media for story leads
· Communicate with Nexstar affiliates and content partners for story sharing and collaboration
· Develop compelling, local content to maximize engagement on all platforms
· Other duties as assigned
Specialized Skills & Abilities:
· Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify compelling, audience-focused stories
· Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
· Confident leader who communicates clearly, makes decisions quickly and remains calm under pressure
· Must be flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving news environment
· Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and overnights as needed
Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with deadline pressures and the demands of breaking news. Position requires managing multiple immediate, short-term and long-term projects.
Applicants should have a minimum of three years of newsroom experience, preferably in a leadership or coordination role.
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