Assignment Editor

Job Description

WTAJ-TV has an immediate opening on our award-winning news team for an Assignment Desk Editor. In this role, you will help orchestrate our coverage by planning, preparing, and executing the station's newsgathering functions. This includes both scheduled newsworthy events as well as 'spot' news and breaking stories. The Assignment Desk Editor plays a pivotal role in the editorial process by helping to identify and research newsworthy topics. You will also dispatch and assist reporters and photographers in the field. You will collaborate daily with a team of writers, producers, and digital content creators to ensure that our content is accurate, compelling, and up to date.

The Assignments Editor answers incoming news calls and assigns daily news stories according to the news personnel available.

Requirements & Skills
• • 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
• Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, or 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-gwk5xj-18-117-71-47-42 in your application.