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Assignment Editor / Writer / Producer – per diem position

WNYW seeks a per diem Assignment Editor/Writer/Producer. Responsibilities include assigning reporters and crews to cover stories; coordinating camera crew and live trucks; monitoring police/fire/EMS radios for breaking news; monitoring news networks and all news sources; developing and setting up news stories. Line produce and write for fast-paced, high story count, local, live newscasts; individual must be able to perform desktop editing for VO/SOTs and build graphic elements.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years experience working on an assignment desk in a local newsroom
• Ability to prioritize and be aggressive in obtaining information and sources
• Experience writing and fill-in line producing for a news show in a major market with the ability to write and produce segments within a newscast
• Creative and able to work well under pressure
• New York City experience a plus
• Digital experience required
• Candidate will be required to join the WGA East union

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience and in accordance with the applicable union collective bargaining agreement is: $21.04--$49.79 per hour.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $21.04-49.79 per hour.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Media Production

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