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- Health insurance
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Assistant News Director

Nexstar Broadcasting -
Peoria, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $55,000 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Cross-platform strategy
Website activity analysis
Increasing user engagement
Copy machines
Coaching
English
Multi-platform content development
Talent development
Fax machines
Team training
Content performance analytics
Mentoring
Media data analysis
Video storytelling
Computer skills
Data-driven content
Faxing
Content strategy alignment
Journalistic writing
Websites
Content publishing

Full Job Description

The Assistant News Director assists the News Director with all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production, and serves as the News Director in his/her absence.

Responsibilities:

Full time position
Assists the News Director with management of all aspects of the News Department.
Serves as the Executive Producer for daily newscasts and special projects.
Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web
Assists with planning, staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the News Department.
Fill in Producer when needed in the news department.
Develops news coverage strategy for the station and its website.
Critiques newscasts daily to correct errors, improve coverage and provide mentoring feedback to news staff.
Manage newsroom, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations.
Consults on decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees.
Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met.
Critiques newscasts daily to correct errors, improve coverage and provide mentoring feedback to news staff.
Detail oriented.
Serves as the News Director in his/her absence.
Oversees and supports news content strategy across the station’s digital platforms, including the website, mobile app, and streaming products, ensuring strong alignment between on‑air and digital content.
Collaborates with digital, marketing, and other department leaders to drive cross‑platform synergy, audience growth, and consistent brand messaging.
Helps ensure news content is optimized for digital consumption, including app alerts, breaking news updates, and special digital coverage.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations.
Strong producing skills.
Demonstrated understanding of digital news platforms, including station websites, mobile apps, and streaming products.
Experience managing or coordinating cross‑platform content strategies that align broadcast and digital workflows.
Ability to collaborate across departments to maximize app engagement, digital audience growth, and overall newsroom efficiency.
Comfortable using digital analytics and audience data to inform coverage decisions and content strategy.
Fluency in English.
Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills.
Minimum two years’ experience in news programming production, with some leadership experience preferred. (Depending on market size.)
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to effectively listen to fully understand employee needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution.

Pay Range: $50,000-$55,000 salary plan.

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.

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Pay Range: $50,000-$55,000 salary plan.

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.

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