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Full Time Job

Desk Assistant / Assignment Editor

CBS Television Stations

Chicago, IL 06-30-2020
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description

Per Diem Desk Assistant / Assignment Editor

To assist assignment editor, reporters and producers in daily news coverage.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Work at direction of assignment editor to follow up on story tips and make beat checks.
• Answer questions from public on matters related to news programming.
• Conduct interviews, as needed.
• Organize printed scripts for production staff and talent.
• Run assignment desk, as needed
• Other duties, as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Results-Oriented, Dependable, Detail-Oriented, Courteous

QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• Prior internshipin broadcast newsroom, desirable

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6o3jg-3-137-185-180-42 in your application.