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We’re 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, assigns crews and manages field crews’ workflow and live logistics throughout the day
- Works with reporters, photographers, producers to determine story selection, elements and backup ideas
- Keeps team informed of developments throughout the day
- Listens to scanners, answers phones and emails, researches and vets 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
Bachelor’s degree in journalism is preferred; market knowledge is preferredFluency in EnglishExtensive knowledge of editorial standards, ethics and media lawSuperior organizational skills; effective oral and written communicationProficiency with technology; thorough knowledge of newsroom and field workflowDemonstrated leadership and motivational skillsAbility to manage under extreme pressure in a fast-paced environmentAbility to operate as both a team member and a team leaderWillingness to take suggestions, participate in decision-making, and recognize various points of viewAbility to interact productively with other employees of the stationSeniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / EditingIndustries
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