Nexstar Media Group Inc.
Planning Editor
Nexstar Media Group Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
NewsNation is looking for a Planning Editor to work as part of the network’s newsgathering team. The Planning Editor will help ensure that the network is well positioned to cover daily news, breaking news, special events, and special projects. The planning editor works collaboratively to help maintain the daily editorial and futures calendar. The person also helps to coordinate coverage and special projects by assisting in coordination of coverage plans, obtaining credentials as needed for correspondents, producers and crews, and arranging other logistics as needed. The role is in-person and based at network headquarters in Chicago.Duties & Responsibilities:
Work with planning editors to update daily editorial and futures calendar with accurate, updated, and complete editorial and logistics informationCoordinate coverage of news stories as needed by drafting coverage plans, obtaining media credentials, handling logisticsSupport newsgathering by monitoring stories and updating editorial developmentsSupport field teams by offering research and supportPlanning editor will at times be asked to fill in on the assignment desk as neededOccasional field producing opportunities may developPerform other duties as assigned by Director of Newsgathering or other network leadershipRequirements & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceFive to ten years of newsroom experience ideally in national news or a top local marketKnowledge of PACER and federal and local court procedures is strongly preferredCuriosity about domestic, international, and political stories is helpfulStrong writing, organizational, and people skills are vitalAttention to detail is keyThe successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skillsThe successful candidate will also be flexible and collaborativeThe successful candidate will be able to work with diverse groups of people across NewsNation officesMust be willing to work extended or modified shifts as news developments warrantMust also be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed
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Work with planning editors to update daily editorial and futures calendar with accurate, updated, and complete editorial and logistics informationCoordinate coverage of news stories as needed by drafting coverage plans, obtaining media credentials, handling logisticsSupport newsgathering by monitoring stories and updating editorial developmentsSupport field teams by offering research and supportPlanning editor will at times be asked to fill in on the assignment desk as neededOccasional field producing opportunities may developPerform other duties as assigned by Director of Newsgathering or other network leadershipRequirements & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceFive to ten years of newsroom experience ideally in national news or a top local marketKnowledge of PACER and federal and local court procedures is strongly preferredCuriosity about domestic, international, and political stories is helpfulStrong writing, organizational, and people skills are vitalAttention to detail is keyThe successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skillsThe successful candidate will also be flexible and collaborativeThe successful candidate will be able to work with diverse groups of people across NewsNation officesMust be willing to work extended or modified shifts as news developments warrantMust also be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed
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