Assignment Editor

This is a Full Time Job

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KPIX 5 is looking for an experienced assignment editor who understands the importance of breaking news, as well as developing enterprise stories, and planning for both daily coverage and longer-term events. Monitoring scanners, answering phone calls, coordinating logistics, and diligently dispatching crews to breaking news are the prerequisites for the position.

The ideal candidate must be competitive, with a will to win and a proven track record of developing contacts, thinking creatively, working collaboratively, and delving deeper into the news of the day. Planning will be a critical daily responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Candidates need a minimum of three years of experience as an Assignment Editor.
• Knowledge of Bay Area preferred. Exceptional organizational skills, ability to reason and make informed decisions under calm.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must have the ability to operate a desktop computer and master the relevant systems and platforms.
• Must be familiar with all newsroom functions, including digital platforms and use of social media tools.
• Must be available to work mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Must be able to operate keyboard with accuracy and swiftness
• Have a valid driver's license in order to work at breaking news locations if needed.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Work environment is dynamic, and includes noise from scanners, two-way radios and televisions.