Weekend Assignment Desk Editor

Job Description

KRON4, the Bay Area's Local News Station, is searching for an assignment editor to join our weekend team. This position will research, find, and confirm news stories for broadcast and digital. The assignment editor monitors police scanners, book guests and works with the executive producer and assignment manager on assigning reporters and photographers. This position will work out of the KRON4 newsroom located on the Embarcadero.

This will be a regular, full-time, non-union, non-exempt position.

Responsibilities
• Tracks and confirms stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services, community groups, and social media
• Works with Executive Producers to dispatch reporters and photographers to cover stories
• Organizes planning and follow-up of news stories
• Assists Assignment Manager in news coverage of big events
• Participates in daily editorial meetings
• Interacts with viewers/users via phone and social media sites
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Requirements & Skills:
• 2 years of newsroom experience required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work nights, mornings, weekends

Compensation: $26.50+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re0vb0-52-14-221-113-42 in your application.