Nexstar’s cable news network NewsNation is seeking a publicity coordinator to join the Communications team who will assist in the development and execution of publicity campaigns to amplify the brand and the organization’s unbiased and first-rate anchors and journalists. The PR coordinator will support all aspects of the department’s responsibilities, including the following:

• Drafting press releases

• Efforting news placements

• Monitoring key newsmakers, guests, politicians, etc.

• Staffing press interviews and events

• Creating status reports

The candidate must be passionate about the 24-hour news cycle and have a strong work ethic. Other duties and assignments as assigned.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or other related field.

• 1-2 years of public relations experience.

• Salary range: $37,500- $50,000

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of public relations experience.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

• Must be well organized and detail oriented

• Passionate about news and media industry

• Proactive with an ability to be a team player

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

• Creative thinker

• Interest or passion for the 24-hour news cycle

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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 its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” 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 its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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