Night Assignment Editor

This is a Full Time Job

• Lead coverage of breaking/developing news stories both editorially and logistically for both the newsroom and field crews
• Research, coordinate, pitch & implement coverage of breaking news, continuing coverage and community stories
• Ability to quickly assess what is needed on coverage of a breaking stories
• Ability to find & book experts and community members who help define a story
• Collaborate with the website, social media, and streaming teams
• Initiate & maintain communication with affiliates & News Channel counterparts
• Consistently monitor and break news through social media platforms and tools
• Establish & maintain working story & contact files
• Working Knowledge of Police Scanners
• Working knowledge of live production/transmission
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and status updates to both editorial and technical teams

Qualifications
• Working Knowledge of Police Scanners
• Working knowledge of live production/transmission
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and status updates to both editorial and technical teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications preferred or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years’ experience including: work in a broadcast news environment, coordinating assignments, generating story ideas.
• Two years’ experience as an Assignment Editor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.