Assignments Editor

Job Description

The Assignments Desk Editor will gather, disperse, and coordinate coverage of news across all platforms and act as the center of the newsroom; all things go through the desk.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Plan and coordinate daily assignments including dispatching photographers, reporters, and other personnel
• Monitor websites, social media, police and fire scanners and other breaking news alerts
• Track stories from all sources; government agencies, wire services, community groups etc.
• Make beat calls to local PIO's, sources and agencies
• Maintain records/press releases and stories update info in the Daybook
• Is in charge of all information gathering and providing details to the entire newsroom
• Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a newsroom environment, preferably at assignment desk, with background in journalism and/or communications
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Able to articulate and communicate clearly with other people
• Assertive and capable of making decisions under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Able to maintain a strong level of confidence under scrutiny
• Has a high level of proficiency with computers, software, and new technologies.
• Flexibility to work variety of shifts

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Conduct face to face and phone interviews and conversations. Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively. Sit for long periods, stand, reach, use repetitive movements.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4qz2y-3-144-233-150-42 in your application.