NewsNation Associate Assignment Editor

NewsNation is looking for an Associate Assignment Editor to join the network's newsgathering team and work on the national assignment desk from our offices in Chicago. The early-career position is an opportunity to have hands-on role assisting in covering national, international, and political stories from across the United States and around the world.

• →Bachelor's degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• →One to two years of television production or multiplatform production experience including internships.
• →Must be willing to work extended or modified shifts as news developments warrant.
• →Flexibility to adjust schedule and assignments as network’s needs evolve.
• →Must also be willing to weekdays and holidays as needed.
• →Strong writing, organizational, and people skills are vital.
• →Attention to detail is key.
• →The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills who bringslots of ideas to the table.

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