Assignment Manager
Category: News
Position/Title: Assignment Manager
Details:
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KELOLAND Media Group is seeking a forward-thinking, organized, and dynamic Assignment Manager to lead our daily news gathering efforts across platforms and across the state of South Dakota.
Are you passionate about both the on-air product and the digital experience? Do you know how to inspire and guide a team of reporters, producers, anchors, and photographers? Can you juggle multiple crews, deadlines, and platforms with precision and clarity?
If so, you might be the perfect fit for this critical newsroom leadership role.
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 2/12/2026
Closing Date: 4/30/2026
City: Sioux Falls - 57106
State: South Dakota
Experience:
As Assignment Manager, you'll coordinate coverage plans on multiple platforms, manage logistics, ensure our content is timely, relevant, and impactful. You'll work closely with leaders in our Sioux Falls newsroom to shape daily coverage, respond to breaking news, and elevate our storytelling across broadcast, digital, streaming and social platforms.
Requirements:
We're looking for someone who:
- Communicates clearly and confidently across all levels of the newsroom
- Has a sharp editorial sense and understands what makes a story resonate
- Is highly organized and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Thinks digitally and knows how to maximize reach and engagement online
- Leads with optimism, collaboration, and a desire to grow others
Contact:
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
Apply Online URL: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/job/Assignment-Manager_REQ-40145?locationRegionStateProvince=745d76f06d2b41738aecee630c5888a0
Job Req #: 40145
***** EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED *****
Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time