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NBC4 Columbus is looking for a Senior Assignment Editor to help lead our daily newsgathering efforts for broadcast, digital platforms, and our streaming app. The ideal candidate will coordinate coverage of planned and unplanned events with enterprise content creation, digital-exclusive stories, segments and shows, and help shape our increasing streaming presence. + Principal Duties & Responsibilities: u00b7 Organize and assign stories for broadcast, digital platforms, and streaming app u00b7 Coordinate and dispatch field crews to breaking and scheduled news events u00b7 Monitor scanners, news releases, emails, and social media for story leads u00b7 Communicate with Nexstar affiliates and content partners for story sharing and collaboration u00b7 Develop compelling, local content to maximize engagement on all platforms u00b7 Other duties as assigned Specialized Skills & Abilities: u00b7 Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify compelling, audience-focused stories u00b7 Excellent organizational and multitasking skills u00b7 Confident leader who communicates clearly, makes decisions quickly and remains calm under pressure u00b7 Must be flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving news environment u00b7 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 two years of newsroom experience. #LIonsite 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.