NewsNation seeks a Desk Assistant to support the News Nation National Washington Bureau. The role is intended to provide those interested in a career in journalism exposure to cable news and hands-on experience in newsgathering and television production. The position is based in Washington, DC.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Work to gather information via outreach by calling, e-mailing or monitoring social media

　　Conduct story research for field and show teams

　　Compile News Roundup memo each morning

　　Log or transcribe news events and share relevant editorial information with field and show teams

　　Coordinate feeds of video being sent in from the field

　　Provide other support to news managers, producers, correspondents, and anchors as assigned

　　Qualifications:

　　• Minimum 6 months TV experience including internships in a news or talk show environment

　　• Knowledge and experience editing video

　　• Knowledge and experience in social media

　　• Knowledge of ENPS preferred

　　• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Office)

　　• Commitment to being a self-starter who proactively seeks out tasks and opportunities for growth

　　• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

　　• 24/7 availability: ability/willingness to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice.

　　Characteristics

　　• Excellent knowledge of current events and politics

　　• Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure

　　• Must have the ability to handle multiple projects or assignments with attention to detail

　　• Must thrive in a collaborative work environment

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　　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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.

　　EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.