Assignment Editor

Job Description

Responsibilities
• The assignment editor role is a key position in a multi-platform content environment, responsible for facilitating newsgathering and comprehensive coverage of news stories.
• Develop and source interesting story ideas, using editorial judgment, coordinating interviews and logistics for field crews.
• Know what stories are being covered, who is covering and what platforms the story will air on.
• Maintain contact with law enforcement, fire and other agencies to determine coverage of spot news.
• Lead editorial meetings, contribute story ideas and responsible for developing and cultivating contacts important to news coverage in the San Diego area.
• Maintain accurate account of the day's events in the Assignment Desk computer systems.
• Ability to search for user generated content
• Maintain an active Social Media presence.
• Route personal matters (i.e. sick calls, etc) to appropriate manager.
• Maintain responsibility for feed and live signal intake and supervise daily beat checks.
• Maintain or update news stories on various platforms including websites and social media.

Qualifications/Requirements
- Minimum of two years experience as an Assignment Editor in a mid to major market.
- Must be technically competent, have the ability to learn and use newsroom systems as they develop, have proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- General knowledge of television news techniques, including how stories should be covered and assembled.
- Experience with coordinating and pulling in satellite feeds and signals.
- Strong social media and multi-platform knowledge.
- Must be willing to work in San Diego
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics
- Bachelor's degree or relevant job experience required.
- Ability to multitask and make quick decisions under pressure.
- Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal court procedures.
- Familiarity with web-based research required
- Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
- Upbeat personality and quick wit.
- Familiarity with local leaders a plus.
- Up to date on and interested in current news events
- Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
- Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Team player who is flexible
- Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines
- High degree of integrity and professionalism
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d28eb6-18-222-67-251-42 in your application.