Assignment Desk Manager

WOOD TV8, the Nexstar station in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks an experienced Assignment Desk Manager with outstanding news instincts, a passion to win and the organizational and problem-solving skills to elevate our daily coverage. The ideal candidate knows how to dig deeper, brings an investigative mindset to our content-gathering. You should have the expertise to deploy our resources with maximum effectiveness and efficiency, while motivating our team to break news, build sources and up their game. A college degree with several years of major market experience, preferably local is required. Candidate should have strong logistical skills, have the ability to effectively navigate the local and regional area, be a decisive, forward-thinker and possess excellent news judgment, with emphasis on stories that are interesting and compelling on television. Must have strong organizational and communication skills and be able to multi-task under deadline pressure.