Assignment Editor

This is a Full Time Job

Assignment Editor

WESH 2, the NBC affiliate in Orlando, Florida has an opening for a driven individual who wants to win each day as an Assignment Editor. As part of the Assignment Desk - the newsroom's nerve center - you'll find distinctive enterprise stories while work closely with managers to oversee news coverage. You must have a take charge attitude for breaking news - coordinating crews and resources in real time while confirming information. You will report to the Managing Editor.

Responsibilities
• Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls, and viewer tips. Identify which of the those will lead to compelling and engaging content for all digital platforms and newscasts
• Verify facts and uphold strict journalist standards to support producers, digital producers, and reporters
• Monitor emergency scanners, social media, as well as all broadcast and streaming feeds to quickly and accurately confirm information
• Keep track of crews in the field and communicate with them during daily newsgathering and breaking news
• Assist management with content gathering and planning, which includes overseeing daily operations and additional coverage for special events, as needed
• Pitch and develop enterprise stories
• Confirm, write, and post content to all digital platforms-including sending push alerts and posting to social media as needed

Requirements
• Experience listening to emergency scanners
• Experience with digital platforms, especially social media. You will monitor multiple social media accounts to gather content and communicate with news makers
• Familiar with local newsgathering technology and terminology
• Will maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers
• Can gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers, and digital producers
• Be able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations
• Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nights
• Related military experience will be considered