ASSIGNMENT EDITOR - KHNL

Job Summary/Description
Hawaii News Now is looking for an aggressive assignment editor with solid news judgment who can handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust to a constantly changing environment. The ideal candidate must be calm in the chaos while evaluating resources, making good decisions, and communicating clearly and effectively under a deadline.

Duties and responsibilities

Plan and execute multiplatform news coverage

Assist with the daily flow of news to the newsroom for appropriate coverage on-air and on the station's digital/ streaming platforms

Manage logistics and resources

Communicate clearly and effectively with broadcast and digital producers, field crews

Gather meaningful news information from various sources; generate story ideas, discern credible news tips, and assign news crews

Develop story ideas, confirm information

Monitor email and social media

Monitor news sources to ensure news is being appropriately covered

Take in live feeds and coordinate interviews

Create and publish content to digital and social media platforms as needed

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience

At least two years working a major market newsroom assignment desk (or equivalent experience)

Outstanding editorial skills, interpersonal communication skills, and time management skills

Working knowledge of AP Style and social media platforms

Scheduling flexibility is required

Preferred

Basic knowledge of video and still photography, and editing

Experience with ENPS

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