News Assignment Editor

About the role

We are looking for an experienced assignment editor who knows how to make contacts, generate story ideas, and react decisively to breaking news. This person must have strong logistical skills and the ability to move crews strategically, coordinate coverage, and problem solve unforeseen obstacles while performing calmly and communicating effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assign and track news crews
• Identify and develop daily content
• Write and post content to station website and social media sites
• Produce compelling and accurate writing
• Listen to scanners and react to breaking news
• Make beat checks, monitor websites and social media, and respond to developing news
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources to enterprise story ideas
• Assist in the efficient operations of the assignment desk

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of assignment desk experience
• Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Basic computer knowledge and word processing skills
• General knowledge and interest in local, national, and world news
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, and emerging social media

A Bachelor’s degree with a major in journalism is preferred.

Schedule

This is a full-time position requiring work during nights and weekends.