Assignment Editor

Job Description

Assignment Editor - KTUU

About KTUU:

KTUU-TV is an NBC-affiliated television station based in Anchorage, Alaska. KTUU-TV's early beginnings date back to 1953. Over the ensuing decades, the station has built a reputation of excellence as Alaska's most watched news source, producing 32 hours of news and sports content each week on television. Online, AlaskasNewSource.com has become a digital news leader, and our mobile News and Weather applications are on the leading edge of mobile journalism in Alaska. Strong reach and brand loyalty are augmented by added distribution to the state's capital and more than 244 rural communities throughout Alaska. KTUU-TV also operates KYES, Channel 5.

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Job Summary/Description:

The Assignment Editor assists with the daily flow of news to the newsroom for appropriate coverage both on-air and on the station's digital platforms and gathers meaningful news information from various sources. The Assignment Editor also generates story coverage ideas, discerns credible news tips, schedules news crews, broadband equipment and takes in live feeds. The Assignment Editor creates content that is aligned with and enhances the station brand. The ideal candidate for this role has solid news judgment, a sound grasp of journalism and a sense of urgency for breaking news. This is a high-pressure, deadline-focused position, which requires a self-starter, one who is flexible and has the ability to multitask.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Answering phones, discerning news tips, gathering information and dispensing that information to the newsroom.
* Monitors news sources and utilizes social media to ensure news is being appropriately covered
* Research stories using various search engines, sources and archive content.
* Interacts with internal and external peers and/or managers to exchange information related to assigned tasks.
* Taking in live feeds and coordinating interviews.
* Participates in projects and special assignments as requested by management.

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred, or equivalent training and/or experience.
* At least one year experience working in a local newsroom. Strong editorial skills and working knowledge of newsroom systems, like ENPS, preferred.
* Various shift work will be required; holiday work required.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g34e29-18-216-94-152-42 in your application.