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Assignment Editor PartTime Job at Paramount Unified School District in San Franc

Paramount Unified School District, San Francisco, CA, United States


DESCRIPTION:

KPIX 5 is looking for a smart, experienced assignment editor to take the lead on breaking news and breaking stories no one else is telling. Monitoring scanners, answering phone calls, coordinating logistics, and aggressively 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, and delving deeper into the news of the day. Planning enterprising stories will be a critical daily responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates need a minimum of three years of experience as an Assignment Editor in a major market. A college degree in Journalism or Communications or related field required. Knowledge of Bay Area required. Exceptional organizational skills, ability to reason and make informed decisions under deadline pressure. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Must have the ability to operate a desktop computer and the ability to use the I-News computer system and other computer systems as assigned. 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 speed, and 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 fast-paced, and includes noise from scanners, two-way radios and televisions.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting's television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $34.0 - 35.0 per hour.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland

In Summary: KPIX 5 is looking for a smart, experienced assignment editor to take the lead on breaking news and breaking stories no one else is telling . The ideal candidate must be competitive with a will to win and a proven track record of developing contacts, thinking creatively, and delving deeper into the news of the day . Must be available to work mornings, nights, weekends and holidays . Must have a college degree in Journalism or Communications or related field required . En Español:

Descripción:

KPIX 5 está buscando un editor de tareas inteligente y experimentado para liderar las noticias recientes e historias que nadie más cuenta. Monitorear escáneres, responder a llamadas telefónicas, coordinar la logística y enviar agresivamente equipos a las últimas noticias son los prerrequisitos para el puesto. El candidato ideal debe ser competitivo con una voluntad de ganar y un historial probado de desarrollo de contactos, pensar creativamente y profundizar en las noticias del día. Planificar historias emprendedoras será una responsabilidad diaria crítica.

Las calificaciones:

Los candidatos necesitan un mínimo de tres años de experiencia como editor de asignaciones en un mercado importante. Se requiere una licenciatura universitaria en Periodismo o Comunicación o campo relacionado. Se necesita conocimiento del Área de la Bahía. Habilidades organizacionales excepcionales, capacidad para razonar y tomar decisiones informadas bajo presión de fecha límite. Capacidad para trabajar en múltiples proyectos simultáneamente. Debe tener la habilidad de operar una computadora de escritorio y la capacidad de usar el sistema informático I-News y otros sistemas informáticos según sea asignado. Familiar con todas las funciones de redacción, incluidas las plataformas digitales y el uso de herramientas de redes sociales. Deben estar disponibles para trabajar por las mañanas, noches, fines de semana y días festivos.

Las exigencias físicas:

Debe ser capaz de operar el teclado con precisión y velocidad, y tener una licencia de conducir válida para trabajar en lugares de noticias si es necesario. debe poder sentarse durante largos períodos de tiempo.

CBS News and Stations, reúne el poder de CBS News, 28 estaciones de televisión propiedad en 17 mercados principales de los Estados Unidos, la cadena CBS News Streaming Network, las plataformas locales de transmisión de noticias, sitios web locales y cbsnews.com, bajo un mismo paraguas. CBS News & Stations es el hogar del programa de noticias número uno 60 MINUTES, la red CBS News Streamings, la primera red de noticias de streaming digital 24/7 , las premiadas transmisiones CBS Morning, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, la CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MAORNINING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS y FACE NATION WITH MARET BREGARNAN . CBS News and Stations se dedica a proporcionar el periodismo de la más alta calidad bajo los estándares que fue pionera y continúa estableciendo en la era digital actual.

Las organizaciones que deseen recibir avisos de empleo vacante desde la estación de televisión del puesto deben ponerse en contacto con sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

Información adicional

Rango salarial de contratación: $34.0 - 35.0 por hora.

El rango salarial de contratación para este puesto se aplica a Nueva York, California, Colorado, el estado de Washington y la mayoría de otras geografías. La remuneración inicial del solicitante exitoso depende de una variedad de factores relacionados con el trabajo, incluidos pero no limitados a la ubicación geográfica, las demandas del mercado, la experiencia, la capacitación y la educación. Los beneficios disponibles para esta posición incluyen médicos, odontológicos, visión, plan 401 (k), cobertura de seguro de vida, prestaciones por discapacidad, programa de asistencia en matrícula y PTO o, si corresponde, según lo dictado por el convenio colectivo apropiado.

Las prestaciones y los beneficios

La prioridad es la igualdad de oportunidades entre los empleadores (EOE, por sus siglas en inglés), incluida la discapacidad/veteranía.

En Paramount, el espíritu de inclusión se alimenta en todo lo que hacemos, tanto en pantalla como fuera. Desde la programación y las películas que creamos hasta los beneficios/programas para empleados e iniciativas de divulgación del impacto social, creemos que las oportunidades, acceso, recursos y recompensas deben estar disponibles y beneficiar a todos.

Si usted es una persona calificada con discapacidad o un veterano discapacitado, puede solicitar un alojamiento razonable si no puede o está limitado en su capacidad de usar o acceder a https://www.paramount.com/carreras como resultado de su discapacidad.

Mercado principal más cercano: San Francisco
Mercado secundario más cercano: Oakland