Assignment Editor Job Description Sample

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.

Job Description:

Dispatching reporters, photographers, and other personnel to cover stories and communicating the editorial and operational needs of the assignment desk to those personnel. Is also responsible for making sure nbc4i.com and our mobile properties are updated with the latest information from our continuous news desk.

*Setting up news stories, gathering facts of stories, responding quickly and effectively to breaking news.

*Able to work flexible hours (early mornings, evenings and weekends). *Able to handle a high-pressure environment and handle multiple tasks under strict guidelines. Must have excellent organizational skills.

• Able to break stories, work contacts and react quickly and aggressively to breaking news. *A self-starter, with good telephone skills, excellent organizational skills, strong news judgement and good instincts.

*Coordinating live remote inside and outside the building.

• Story and series planning, with close coordination of Producer and other members of newsroom management.

*Working with news sources to gather information and develop sources.

*Working with reporters and producers to develop stories and story sidebars.

*Make beat calls and maintain daily file (including updating ongoing stories). In limited cases, may need to operate a Live truck to a scene, drive to the police station to retrieve a 911 tape or go to the courthouse for search warrants. Answer phones, monitor police and emergency scanners and digital/printed sources for news.

Skills(Essential and Preferred): Ability to multi-task, understand police and fire codes and knowledge of central Ohio road streets and major event locations. Must be able to direct co-workers, multiple crews and multiple and changing assignments.

Position also requires the ability to handle a high level of stress, during breaking news situations. Must have a fundamental knowledge of digital reporting and news gathering techniques.

Experience(Essential and Preferred): Previous television assignment desk or news photographer experience with specific responsibility for coordination digital content, multiple crews, cameras and ENG trucks.

Please apply on line at http://www.nexstar.tv/careers

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WAVY-TV10/WVBT FOX 43 seeks an Assignment Desk Editor to join our news team. The Assignment Desk editor is responsible for gathering information and coordinating news coverage across all WAVY News platforms.

The ideal candidate will have solid news judgment, be able to multi-task and work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment. This is a great job for a go-getter looking to break into television news.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news and disseminate the information to appropriate newsroom personnel

• Coordinate and dispatch reporters and photographers to execute news coverage

• Conduct beat calls and contact public information officers to gather information

• Answer calls from viewers and develop possible story ideas

• Post stories to WAVY.com and WAVY social media sites

• Must be willing and able to work any and all shifts, including nights and weekends

Contact:

Apply online at: https://nexstar.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/search

To be considered for this position you must apply online. Please remember to upload a copy of your resume.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

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Spectrum News Buffalo (Western New York) is available on channels 9, 14 and 200 exclusively on Spectrum for customers in Western New York from Buffalo-Niagara to the Genesee Valley and the Southern Tier serving dozens of towns, villages and cities in an 8-county region. Spectrum News Buffalo provides the Buffalo metropolitan and Western New York area with 24-hour local news, politics, features and weather seven days a week.

Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering news that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment!

THE ENVIRONMENT

Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

JOIN OUR JOURNEY IF…

You're ready to inspire and be inspired! You're passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You're fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers our local communities. You're nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

A Spectrum Networks Assignment Editor will coordinate news crews, resources and logistics, ensuring that top stories are covered across assigned shift. Determine priorities and assign coverage to news units. Collaborate on story ideas and coordinate assignments of the news gathering staff.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond quickly and efficiently to breaking news; coordinate multiple live field crews and the chopper

• Set up news stories by planning daily and long term coverage

• Monitor websites, social media sources and post content to news website

• Monitor police and fire scanners for breaking news and developing stories

• Collaborate with editors to determine which news events should be covered and which correspondent should cover each event

• Communicate the coverage needs of the assignment desk to crews and dispatch and coordinate photographers and field crews

• Develop sources within the community, including government agencies and public relations representatives

• Make beat calls to sources and other agencies

• Gather accurate information from the public and public agencies

• Maintain current and future files for news stories

• Contribute to story ideas and advance developing stories; participate in directing coverage plans under deadline pressure

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred

• Assignment desk experience in a television newsroom, 4+ Years

• Solid news judgment and passion for news

• Ability to develop sources

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline

• Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with diverse populations

• Ability to interface with internal company personnel

• Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving

• Must be able to work under time pressure deadlines, work different or extended shifts and flexible with schedule changes. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays

OUR CULTURE

Spectrum Networks is a growing organization, with 31 Networks across 12 States. Our commitment is to create relevant, timely content essential in the day to day lives of the people who live in the communities we serve. Additionally, our breadth allows us to share relevant content across our nation-wide networks, increasing our opportunity to share timely stories. We truly believe in continually redefining and re-establishing how we engage with our viewers and their local communities. Each Spectrum Networks' employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude!

The Spectrum brand is powered and innovated by Charter Communications. Charter Communications reaffirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to qualified employees and applicants. Individuals will be considered for positions for which they meet the minimum qualifications and are able to perform without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, current unemployment status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

Charter Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

Charter Communications will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

FCC Unit: 13556 Business Unit: Spectrum Networks

Spectrum News NY1 is available on channels 1 and 200 for Spectrum customers throughout New York City's five boroughs. Spectrum News NY1 serves Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island and provides 24-hour local news, politics, features and weather seven days a week. The network is also available on Cablevision systems in Brooklyn and the Bronx on channel 8, on Bright House systems in Central Florida on channel 1210, in Hudson Valley (New York) on channel 1, and in North Carolina on channel 215.

Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering news that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment!

THE ENVIRONMENT

Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

JOIN OUR JOURNEY IF…

You're ready to inspire and be inspired! You're passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You're fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers our local communities. You're nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

A Spectrum Networks Assignment Editor will coordinate news crews, resources and logistics, ensuring that top stories are covered across assigned shift. Determine priorities and assign coverage to news units. Collaborate on story ideas and coordinate assignments of the news gathering staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond quickly and efficiently to breaking news; coordinate multiple live field crews and the chopper

• Set up news stories by planning daily and long term coverage

• Monitor websites, social media sources and post content to news website

• Monitor police and fire scanners for breaking news and developing stories

• Collaborate with editors to determine which news events should be covered and which correspondent should cover each event

• Communicate the coverage needs of the assignment desk to crews and dispatch and coordinate photographers and field crews

• Develop sources within the community, including government agencies and public relations representatives

• Make beat calls to sources and other agencies

• Gather accurate information from the public and public agencies

• Maintain current and future files for news stories

• Contribute to story ideas and advance developing stories; participate in directing coverage plans under deadline pressure

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Solid news judgment and passion for news

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred

• Assignment desk experience in a television newsroom 4+

• Ability to develop sources

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline

• Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with diverse populations

• Ability to interface with internal company personnel

• Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving

• Must be able to work under time pressure deadlines, work different or extended shifts and flexible with schedule changes. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays

OUR CULTURE

Spectrum Networks is a growing organization, with 31 Networks across 12 States. Our commitment is to create relevant, timely content essential in the day to day lives of the people who live in the communities we serve. Additionally, our breadth allows us to share relevant content across our nation-wide networks, increasing our opportunity to share timely stories. We truly believe in continually redefining and re-establishing how we engage with our viewers and their local communities. Each Spectrum Networks' employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude!

The Spectrum brand is powered and innovated by Charter Communications. Charter Communications reaffirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to qualified employees and applicants. Individuals will be considered for positions for which they meet the minimum qualifications and are able to perform without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

Charter Communications will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

FCC Unit: 13543 Business Unit: Spectrum Networks

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations is one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 28 stations in 17 markets and covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Charlotte.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Must be aggressive and thorough in responding to breaking news. Research and select news stories through multiple sources including, news wires, websites, social media, newspapers, scanners and email.

Responsible for daily communication with police and government officials and agencies. Must develop reliable sources to help in obtaining and confirming information for newscasts. Secure and organize elements for newscasts such as electronic audio and video files, photos and documents.

Must have broad working knowledge of online databases as well as broad working knowledge of court and police procedures. Write and publish stories for station website. Must consistently publish to social media channels.

Coordinate, dispatch and communicate with crews to planned and breaking news events. Work closely with reporters, producers and managers to develop stories and story ideas. Answer viewer calls and emails and speak with community contacts. Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree required with emphasis in Communication and/or Journalism. 7-8 years in a medium to major market experience required. Must possess strong phone skills and etiquette.

Must have strong knowledge of legal and ethical parameters for mass media. Ability to work under tight deadlines. Strong working knowledge of the technical aspects of television news production required, including digital and web-based newsgathering tools.

Must be able to use newsroom computer systems, including editing and graphics programs. Strong communication skills are a must. Must complete required administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Spectrum News NY1 is available on channels 1 and 200 for Spectrum customers throughout New York City's five boroughs. Spectrum News NY1 serves Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island and provides 24-hour local news, politics, features and weather seven days a week. The network is also available on Cablevision systems in Brooklyn and the Bronx on channel 8, on Bright House systems in Central Florida on channel 1210, in Hudson Valley (New York) on channel 1, and in North Carolina on channel 215.

Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering news that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment!

THE ENVIRONMENT

Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

JOIN OUR JOURNEY IF…

You're ready to inspire and be inspired! You're passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You're fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers our local communities. You're nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

A Spectrum Networks Assignment Editor will coordinate news crews, resources and logistics, ensuring that top stories are covered across assigned shift. Determine priorities and assign coverage to news units. Collaborate on story ideas and coordinate assignments of the news gathering staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond quickly and efficiently to breaking news; coordinate multiple live field crews and the chopper

• Set up news stories by planning daily and long term coverage

• Monitor websites, social media sources and post content to news website

• Monitor police and fire scanners for breaking news and developing stories

• Collaborate with editors to determine which news events should be covered and which correspondent should cover each event

• Communicate the coverage needs of the assignment desk to crews and dispatch and coordinate photographers and field crews

• Develop sources within the community, including government agencies and public relations representatives

• Make beat calls to sources and other agencies

• Gather accurate information from the public and public agencies

• Maintain current and future files for news stories

• Contribute to story ideas and advance developing stories; participate in directing coverage plans under deadline pressure

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Solid news judgment and passion for news

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience preferred

• Assignment desk experience in a television newsroom 4+

• Ability to develop sources

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline

• Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with diverse populations

• Ability to interface with internal company personnel

• Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving

• Must be able to work under time pressure deadlines, work different or extended shifts and flexible with schedule changes. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays

OUR CULTURE

Spectrum Networks is a growing organization, with 31 Networks across 12 States. Our commitment is to create relevant, timely content essential in the day to day lives of the people who live in the communities we serve. Additionally, our breadth allows us to share relevant content across our nation-wide networks, increasing our opportunity to share timely stories. We truly believe in continually redefining and re-establishing how we engage with our viewers and their local communities. Each Spectrum Networks' employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude!

WPXI-TV is looking for a smart, creative and enthusiastic newsroom professional to join our award winning team in Pittsburgh, PA. We are looking for a newsroom leader with a drive to win weather, breaking news and the big story. The ideal candidate will have a vision for telling stories with value to the news consumer, on the air and on digital platforms. Our next assignment editor must be able to demonstrate the ability to multi-task, possess exceptional communication skills and thrive under deadline pressure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain contact with various police, business, and government agencies.

• Answer phones, dispatch crews, listen to scanners/pager, follow social media to develop stories for use on-air and online.

• Manage daybook/planner-inputting information on upcoming events with background and contact information.

• Communicate information on news updates, breaking news to the digital staff.

• Manage logistics of assigning crews, vehicles and/or live gear.

• Coordinate and fulfill requests from other CMG and NBC affiliates, as well as the network.

• Work with reporters in story production, including developing ideas for active live locations.

• Write breaking news updates for web and social media digital content.

• Ability to work varying shifts, including nights, overnights, and weekends.

• Strong news judgment, ethics and knowledge of legal standards are a must.

• Familiarity with use of social media as news gathering tools

• Excellent writing, grammar and copy-editing skills

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or equivalent preferred

Required Experience

• Previous experience in a newsroom preferred

WPBF 25 News has an opening for a self-motivated individual who wants to win each day. We are seeking a Full Time Assignment Editor with the ability to capture the essence of what's happening in the field, and then bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers. The successful candidate will have a take charge attitude when it comes to breaking news. We are looking for a smart assignment editor who finds distinctive enterprise stories and oversees news coverage that sets us apart. We want a newsroom leader who takes the lead on breaking news.

Job Responsibilities:

• Listen to multiple police scanners which cover more than a dozen agencies throughout our market—must have great "scanner ears".

• Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Take initiative and decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts.

• Assist news management with content gathering and planning.

• Assist producers, digital editors and reporters with story gathering.

• Keep track of crews in the field and maintain communication with them.

• Furnish content and post it to all digital platforms—including but not limited to sending push alerts, Twitter and Facebook posts.

Experience Requirements:

• Must have experience listening to police scanners.

• Must have advanced knowledge of digital platforms, especially social media. Successful candidate will be required to monitor multiple social media accounts in order to gather content and communicate with news makers.

• Either have a working knowledge of FTP or an ability to learn how to FTP video to other stations.

• Familiar with local newsgathering technology and terminology.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Must be highly organized.

• Have the ability to work multiple projects simultaneously.

• Must be able to foster and maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers.

• Have the ability to gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers and digital editors.

• Must have a sense of urgency and be able to thrive in a high pressure breaking news and weather environment.

• Be able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations.

• Must have excellent communication skills.

• Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nights.

Education:

• College degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news, related field or equivalent experience.

• Military training and experience in related field will be considered.

Overview

Reports To: Managing Editor

KIAH, a Tribune Broadcasting station, has an opening for an Assignment Editor to work in our Houston location.

The Assignment Editor will work with everyone in the News department to assign and cover news of the day.

Responsibilities

• Monitor scanners and field assignment desk phone calls

• Receive and investigate news tips; Gather and prepare story items for the newscast

• Assist and sometimes create the digital reporting on respective web pages and social media accounts

• Support newscast Producers

• Manage logistics and assign field crews to cover stories

• Demonstrate sense of urgency with breaking news

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience required

• 2+ years previous assignment desk experience

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work in a rapid, fast-paced environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays

• Must be willing to submit to a background check

• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company InfoTribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment, and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting's 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago's WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% equity interest in TV Food Network and a 32% equity interest in CareerBuilder. For more information please visit http://www.tribunemedia.com.