Coordinator, Assignments
Nexstar
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 7/17/2020 6:32:00 AM PST
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Coordinator, Assignments (NE)
Assists assignment manager and assignment editor in carrying out responsibilities of assignment desk, including coordinating and organizing daily field drives and feeds, locating and retrieving file and archival materials, answering telephones, making beat checks, and assisting the assignment editor and reporters in setting up stories.
MAJOR JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Organize daily field drives and retrieves file videos Use our FTP system to send/receive video files from the field Makes beat checks of police and fire departments Log/transcribe daily video feeds Answers viewer phone calls, taking stories from viewers. Checks for possible stories via all social media channels Checks email for possible stories and upcoming news events. Listens to viewers complaints; accepts criticism in an even handed manner; and offers suggestions or answers as appropriate. Watch/log daily competition newscasts
QUALIFICATIONS
College degree or sufficient maturity preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Prefer experience in related field or with a radio or television station.
Excellent journalistic background.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Good communication skills, orally and written.
Able to take direction and constructive criticism.
Self-motivated, career oriented and an eager learner
Excellent people skills; able to infuse fellow workers with enthusiasm and
dedication.
Can perform duties and make decisions under extreme pressure.
OTHER
Must be capable of interacting positively and productively with other
employees.
KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!