Assignment Editor

This is a Full Time Job

You are looking for a journalist to serve as an Assignment Editor in our duopoly’s multiplatform newsroom. You will be responsible for facilitating newsgathering and coordinating comprehensive coverage of news stories.

Job Responsibilities
• Help coordinate interviews and logistics for field crews.
• Know story coverage plans for field crews including the platforms where the story will appear.
• Maintain contact with law enforcement, fire and other agencies to determine coverage of daily and breaking news.
• Participate in editorial meetings, contribute story ideas.
• Develop and cultivate contacts who are important to news coverage in South Florida.
• Maintain an accurate account of the day’s events in the Assignment Desk computer systems and Slack ensuring video elements are attached.
• Develop and set up interviews for interesting story ideas using editorial judgment.
• Organize and communicate feed and live signal intake
• Make daily beat checks and delegate to others to do the same.
• Assign photographers to reporters to maximize duopoly efforts.
• Communicate changes and other needed information to field crews.
• Actively monitor police scanners to react to breaking news and seek confirmation from official sources.
• Knowledge of newsroom automation systems, online storage, and computer languages or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of media acquisition and IP transmission systems.
• Add and update stories in content grid, ensuring video is attached.
• Alert management team as appropriate when action is needed on a story.
• Monitor websites and social media sources for stories.
• Check clerk of courts sites regularly for upcoming trials and hearings.
• Arrange and coordinate news content and interviews for producers, reporters, newscasts and other news programs.
• Coordinate elements and assist reporters, producers and MMJs.
• Request credentials for staff to cover important events.
• Collaborate with producers and crew to establish live shot locations, and other news content as needed.
• Coordinate coverage with NBC News Group/Telemundo networks as well as other owned stations and affiliates.
• Update news stories on various platforms including websites, streaming and social media.

Qualifications
• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Minimum of two years of experience as an Assignment Editor preferably in the Miami market.
• Must be technically competent and able to learn and use newsroom systems as they develop, have proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• General knowledge of television news techniques, including how stories should be covered and assembled.
• Ability to multitask and make quick decisions under pressure.
• Experience with coordinating and pulling in feeds and live signals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong social media, streaming and multiplatform knowledge.

Desired:
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant job experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal court procedures.
• Familiarity with internet research is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
• Familiarity with local leaders and jurisdiction lines is a plus.
• Up to date on and interested in current news events.
• Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
• Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Team player who is flexible.
• Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism.