Assignments Editor

Job Description

WCMH-TV in Columbus Ohio is looking for a full-time Assignment Editor to work on the continuous news desk. College degree and knowledge of central Ohio preferred.

Position Responsibilities
• Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups
• Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories
• Coordinates logistics for news personnel
• Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories and works with the News Director to develop plans for all broadcasts
• Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories
• Report news quickly and accurately
• Edits video clips as assigned
• Understand how to use metrics tools in guiding story decision-making
• Understand types of stories that drive traffic on the web
• Curate and aggregate a steady stream of interesting content that is packaged and promoted in a way that generates engagement and repeat site visitation
• Excellent at writing headlines that grow audience and engagement
• Promote and distribute news content on social media

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq216m-18-97-14-81-42 in your application.