Assignment Editor
North Carolina Association of Broadcasters, High Point, NC, United States
Responsibilities
The Assignments Editor answers incoming news calls and assigns daily news stories according to the news personnel available.
Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups.
Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories.
Coordinates logistics for news personnel.
Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories and works with the News Director to develop plans for all broadcasts.
Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Minimum two years’ experience in news operations
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Flexibility to work any shift
EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
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Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups.
Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories.
Coordinates logistics for news personnel.
Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories and works with the News Director to develop plans for all broadcasts.
Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Minimum two years’ experience in news operations
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Flexibility to work any shift
EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
***** EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED ***** #J-18808-Ljbffr