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Nexstar Media Group Inc.'s station, KRON4, the San Francisco Bay Area's Local News Station, seeks an Associate Assignment Desk Editor. This position is responsible for finding, researching and confirming news content on broadcast and digital platforms. The Associate Assignment Editor monitors police scanners and social media feeds for breaking news, and answers phone calls and emails. The Associate Assignment Editor will also work with Assignment Editors and Executive Producers on assigning reporters and photographers. This position will work out of the KRON4 Newsroom located on the Embarcadero.This is a part-time, non-union, non-exempt position. Responsibilities + Tracks and confirms stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services, community groups, and social media + Works with Assignment Editors and Executive Producers to dispatch reporters and photographers to cover stories + Assists Assignment Editors in development, planning and follow-up of news stories + Participates in daily editorial meetings + Interacts with viewers/users via phone and 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 + Some newsroom experience required + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written + Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously + Flexibility to work nights, mornings, weekend Compensation $25/hr+ commensurate with experience and skill level 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 Americau2019s 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. Nexstaru2019s national television properties include The CW, Americau2019s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing u201cNews for All America,u201d popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Companyu2019s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and , 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 disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.