Assignment / Digital Editor

Job Description

The Assignments Editor answers incoming news calls and assigns daily news stories according to the news personnel available.
• Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups
• Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories
• Coordinates logistics for news personnel
• Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories and works with the News Director to develop plans for all broadcasts
• Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Edits video clips as assigned
• Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Use our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television
• Edits content for on-air and digital
• Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
• Finds new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk4bq8-3-133-118-144-42 in your application.