Assignment Editor

Job Description

Assignment Editor

CBS News Philadelphia has an immediate opening for an effective and efficient Assignment Editor with a proven record of multitasking. The individual is a highly competitive news professional with a passion for accuracy, breaking news, and proactive coverage of events that touch the lives of our audience. This individual's demeanor is geared towards a ''get it done point of view'' while maintaining the utmost integrity. Familiarity with the Philadelphia area is a plus.

Responsibilities:
• Lead daily newsroom assignments, monitor phones, coordinate logistics, monitor social media as well as police/fire scanners for breaking news
• Write and publish breaking news for digital platforms
• Meet deadlines in high-stress breaking news situations while logistically dispatching crews efficiently
• Dispatch crews to stories and breaking news, using appropriate logistical and journalistic judgment
• Assist in finding stories with an emphasis on our key brand points and tracking stories as they develop
• Handle time and logistics to make sure they are covered efficiently with available staff
• Generate original stories and develop follow-ups, track social media for news gathering, update information in assignment desk I-news daybook, maintain contact lists, and story files
• Develop new contacts with government agencies (city, state, federal), and public relations representatives
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with our reporters and photographers, become a bridge of trust between newsroom personnel and those who work on the street.

Basic Qualifications:
• 2+ years of television news assignment editor experience is strongly preferred, however, a significant background in print reporting or radio news will be considered.

Additional Qualifications:
• Must have newsroom experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work efficiently and proficiently with newsroom personnel and the public.
• Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task a must.
• Broadcast Journalism degree preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d83oxk-3-136-154-103-42 in your application.