Job Description

An American multinational mass media and entertainment company is actively looking for a detail-oriented and creative Assignment Desk Editor to join their team. It is an initial 2-month contract with potential for extension or conversion. This is an onsite role Monday-Friday 9am-6pm PDT so local candidates are required.

This exciting opportunity offers a positive work environment, strong culture, and potential for growth and skill development. As the Assignment Desk Editor one will act as a central hub for newsgathering, managing logistics, and facilitating communication across various platforms.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications.
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.

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities

Break stories, work contacts and react quickly and aggressively to breaking news.
Gather information for newscasts, set up stories in advance and assist newscast producer in all aspects of the show.
Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news.
Enterprise story ideas and work with reporters and producers to develop stories.
Conceive and execute news coverage and make front line editorial decisions on a story-by-story basis.
Develop story ideas and clearly articulate them.
Participate in daily planning meetings.
Coordinate with other departments to complete stories and projects.
Create and coordinate short-range planning to meet department editorial goals.
Facilitate the news gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories.
Dispatch crews and information in a timely and organized manner.
Coordinate reporters, photographers, and other personnel to cover stories.
Set up and coordinate live remotes inside and outside the building.
Multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. ·
Monitor journalistic and editorial elements of newsgathering in the field.
Monitor blogs, social media, and local papers for potential stories.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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