Everything in life is about relationships. Were looking for someone who values connections with the communities we serve to join our team as Assignment Editor. Our Assignment Editor will help establish relationships to connect us to the Bluegrass area. We value good people who appreciate and lift up their teammates as a servant leader.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Manages assignment desk staff to find relevant compelling news content for digital and linear platforms
- Decides daily broadcast and digital content assign crews & manages field crews workflow and live logistics throughout day
- Works with reporters photographers producers to determine story selection elements and backup ideas
- Keeps team informed of developments throughout day
- Listens to scanners answers phones and emails researches and vets out pitches to determine what makes a great story
- Coordinates live shots and content sharing with affiliates
- Represents and enforces station policy in resolution of situations that may arise
- Maintains various station accounts used by the desk for gathering and confirmation information
- Be involved in long-term planning of stories and news events
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills :
Bachelors degree in journalism is preferred; market knowledge is preferredFluency in EnglishExtensive knowledge of editorial standards ethics and media lawHave superior organizational skills; be an effective communicator both oral and writtenBe nimble with technology have thorough knowledge of newsroom & field workflowDemonstrate excellent leadership and motivational skillsMust be able to manage under extreme pressure in a fast-paced environmentBe able to operate as a team member as well as a team leaderAble to take suggestions participate in decision-making and be flexible in recognizing various points of viewInteract productively with other employees of the station#LI-Onsite
Key Skills
Corporate Paralegal,Graduate Engineering,Customer Service,Clinical Data Management,ABAP,Corporate Marketing
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1