This candidate should be an energetic multitasker who is ready to work in tandem with our Assignment Manager. In this role, you'll assign daily stories according to personnel available and direct the ...
This candidate should be an energetic multitasker who is ready to work in tandem with our Assignment Manager. In this role, you'll assign daily stories according to personnel available and direct the ...
This candidate should be an energetic multitasker who is ready to work in tandem with our Assignment Manager. In this role, you'll assign daily stories according to personnel available and direct the ...
This candidate should be an energetic multitasker who is ready to work in tandem with our Assignment Manager. In this role, you'll assign daily stories according to personnel available and direct the ...
This candidate should be an energetic multitasker who is ready to work in tandem with our Assignment Manager. In this role, you'll assign daily stories according to personnel available and direct the ...
This candidate should be an energetic multitasker who is ready to work in tandem with our Assignment Manager. In this role, you'll assign daily stories according to personnel available and direct the ...
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| Aspect | Assignment Manager | Project Coordinator |
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| Credentials | Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business, management, or related field; certifications like PMP are common | Usually holds a bachelor's degree; certifications like CAPM may be preferred |
| Work Environment | Works in corporate, agency, or educational settings managing assignments and resources | Operates in similar environments, supporting project teams and schedules |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Used across industries like education, consulting, and corporate sectors for managing assignments | Commonly employed in project-based industries such as construction, IT, and marketing |
Assignment Managers focus on overseeing specific assignments, ensuring resources and deadlines are met, often handling multiple projects. Project Coordinators support project teams by organizing schedules, tracking progress, and facilitating communication. While both roles require organizational skills and similar credentials, Assignment Managers typically have a broader scope in managing assignments directly, whereas Project Coordinators focus on supporting project execution.
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Full-time
Posted 10 days ago
Nexstar Media Group rating
7.0
Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
47th of 75 rated media
Job description
At KXAN we command a culture of excellence and the stories we publish drive real community engagement and change. This position is ideal for a highly motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is naturally curious, has excellent communication skills and wants to play a pivotal role in our newsroom. We're looking for someone who excels at reacting quickly to news developments, has an eye for potential stories, and can follow up with the research needed to develop impactful pieces. Ideal candidates will possess solid news judgment, highly tuned organizational skills and the ability to communicate with public information officials and the public - while also building long-term relationships with sources. Multi-tasking and prioritizing a list of requests under deadline are also essential.
Duties include:
- Collaborate with news team to make coverage decisions
- Assign, communicate, and coordinate logistics for story coverage
- Assist with newsgathering and research - source outreach (calls, text, email)
- Lead the charge on mining social media and email for information to disseminate to the newsroom
- Be the voice to viewer calls and the face to KXAN guests/interviewees
- Keep the newsroom organized and functioning seamlessly nightside
- Coordinate communication and content sharing between Nexstar Stations
- Lead special event planning and other advance credentialing
- Write/publish digital stories
- Update content on KXAN digital platforms
- Post stories to KXAN social media
- Send push alerts to stories via our news app
What We're Looking For
- A proactive problem-solver who can anticipate newsroom needs
- A team player who supports reporters, producers, and photographers
- Someone who thrives in fast-moving, unpredictable environments
- Strong attention to detail with high accountability
Previous newsroom experience is required. Assignment desk and/or digital reporting/producing experience preferred. Strong writing skills and knowledge of AP style are essential. A bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or related field is preferred.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Assignment Editor must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations and interviews, use email, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required.
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About Nexstar Media Group
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Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest local broadcast television group in the United States and one of the world’s leading diversified media companies. In June 2023, Nexstar marked 27 years of excellence in local programming and service since Perry A. Sook founded the company. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) and their related low power and digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or more than 68% of all U.S. television households. Coupled with a growing portfolio of digital media marketing, advertising and content management platforms, Nexstar delivers powerful and innovative digital solutions and services to local and national media companies, advertisers, agencies and brands.
Industry
Broadcasting
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Irving, TX, US
Year founded
1996