Digital Desk Editor

Job Description

WLKY is looking for a well-rounded Digital/Desk Editor who will be responsible for manning the weekend and weeknight assignment desk, coordinating coverage and monitoring breaking news. This person will also create/contribute content for our digital platforms. The successful candidate will be an excellent journalist and multi-tasker who can communicate and write effectively, as well as handle the deadline pressure of a newsroom.

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage assignment desk, work with crews, answer phones, monitor local news/social media
- Assist news management with content gathering
- Assist producers, photographers, digital editors and reporters with story gathering
- Write/edit and publish breaking news, daily news, sports, weather, and feature stories for all digital platforms
- Manage live streams of newscasts and breaking news
- Other duties as required

Experience Requirements:
- Familiar with local newsgathering technology and terminology
- Previous digital writing/editing experience preferred

Qualifications Requirements:
- Strong news and editorial judgment
- Must be organized and able to multi-task
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be polite and professional when dealing with the public
- Previous digital writing/editing experience preferred
- Ability to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations.
- Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nights.

Education:
- College Degree in Journalism or related field
- Military training from Defense Information School with experience will be considered

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r017n8-18-217-67-16-42 in your application.