Job Description

The Digital Assignment Editor will coordinate daily news coverage for broadcast digital platforms and the stations new streaming app. The ideal candidate will balance traditional assignment desk duties with content creation producing digital-only stories segments and shows and helping shape the stations new streaming presence.

• Organize and assign stories for broadcast digital platforms and streaming app
• Coordinate and dispatch field crews to breaking and scheduled news events
• Monitor scanners wires news releases emails and social media for story leads
• Pitch write set up and produce original content and recurring segments for digital platforms including KOIN streaming and KOIN social media platforms
• Plan and produce live or recorded digital-exclusive content (e.g. interviews explainers behind-the-scenes)
• Assist with development planning and follow-up of news stories for all platforms
• Keep the newsroom informed of breaking news and developing stories throughout the day
• Communicate with Nexstar affiliates CBS NewsPath and content partners for story sharing and collaboration
• Develop compelling brand-aligned content to maximize engagement on all platforms
• Answer phones vet story tips and maintain daily news logs
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree (TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute) 2 (two) years experience in television broadcast/production and/or producing content for digital sites
• Familiarity with the Portland region is a plus
• Understanding of multi-platform news strategies audience engagement trends

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify compelling audience-focused stories
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure
• Must be comfortable taking a leadership role while collaborating across teams
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced evolving news environment
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends holidays and overnights as needed

Apply Today

Visit the Careers page at or Nexstar Media Group to complete the online application process.

NOTE : This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

TO APPLY: Please visit the Work for us page at : or at the Nexstar Website at: to complete the application process.

ABOUT US: Broadcasting since 1953 KOIN-TV is Portlands CBS affiliate providing exceptional local news content on air and online () CBS Network programming and syndicated entertainment to viewers across Oregon and SW Washington. KOIN News is Watching Out for You with 51 hours of local news broadcasts each week featuring award-winning in-depth investigations news weather traffic KOIN News AM-Extra and Game-On! KOIN-TV is a Nexstar Media Group Inc. television station serving Oregon and SW Washington from its studios in downtown Portland OR. Nexstar is the largest local television broadcast and digital media company in the nation with 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets reaching approximately 68% of US television households. Today as one of the most powerful and trusted voices in America Nexstar remains true to its mission to uphold the public interest principles of localism diversity and trustworthy unbiased broadcast journalism. At the same time the company continues to simultaneously raise its commitment to support the evolving needs and interests of the local viewers hometown businesses and community organizations that it proudly serves each day.

If you like wild growth and working with happy enthusiastic over-achievers youll enjoy your career with us.

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KOIN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

KOIN values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits including medical dental vision life insurance 401(K) and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check.

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