The administrative assistant provides front‑office support, coordinates scheduling and appointments, assists leadership, and ensures smooth day‑to‑day operations. When the primary administrative assistant is out, this role steps in to fully cover their responsibilities, maintaining continuity across departments.
Key Responsibilities
Serves as a first point of contact for visitors, callers, and community members; provides clear and professional communication.
Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings for staff.
Assist with internal communications, announcements, and distribution of station information.
Handle incoming inquiries from the public, including story tips, viewer questions, and community requests.
Coordinate with reporters, producers, and technical staff to support daily broadcast needs.
Maintain and track office supplies and breakroom supplies
Provide full coverage for the primary administrative assistant during absences, including expanded scheduling, front‑desk duties, and administrative coordination.
Assist with special projects, events, and station initiatives.
Qualifications
Experience in administrative support, front‑desk operations, or customer‑facing roles.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact professionally with the public, staff, and external partners.
Proficiency with scheduling tools, email platforms, and basic office software.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
Comfortable working independently and stepping into expanded responsibilities when needed.
Experience in media, broadcasting, or a newsroom environment is a plus but not required.
Work Style & Competencies
Reliable, adaptable, and able to maintain composure under pressure.
Proactive problem‑solver with a customer‑service mindset.
Team‑oriented, collaborative, and willing to support colleagues across departments.
Discreet with sensitive information and professional in all interactions.
NON-UNION PART-TIME HOURLY
Compensation:
$15 to $15.50 per hour - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level
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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.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.