Part-time News Assignment Editor

Skills and Experience

• Assign and track news crews
• Identify and develop daily content
• Listen to scanners and react to breaking news
• Make beat checks, monitor web sites and social media
• React to developing news
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources
• To enterprise story ideas
• Listen for and develop a response plan for breaking news
• Assisting in the efficient operations of the assignment desk

Requirements and Qualifications

• Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Basic computer knowledge/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 platforms
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in journalism is also preferred