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Assignment Editor (Job#M450)

WFMZ-TV, Allentown, PA USA

Level: Experienced

Duration: Full Time


About Us:

WFMZ-TV serves the Lehigh Valley and surrounding regions, delivering news and stories that matter most to our community. We are a dynamic and fast-paced news organization committed to producing high-quality journalism across all platforms.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assignment Editor to join our news team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing daily news coverage while maintaining close communication with reporters, producers, and news management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor a variety of news sources (wires, scanners, social media, etc.) to identify breaking news and developing stories.
  • Assign reporters and photographers to cover stories in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Work closely with producers to ensure all relevant content is gathered and delivered for newscasts and digital platforms.
  • Coordinate live shots, crew logistics, and news gathering operations during breaking news.
  • Collaborate with news management on long-term planning and enterprise stories.
  • Maintain an organized planning calendar for upcoming events and stories.
  • Monitor and follow up on stories in progress to ensure accurate and complete coverage.
  • Serve as a point of contact for news tips, public relations inquiries, and viewer feedback.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in a newsroom, preferably in a similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of current events, local news, and the Lehigh Valley region.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Familiarity with newsroom management software and tools is a plus.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as news dictates.

Why Join Us?

At WFMZ-TV, you'll be part of a team dedicated to producing compelling local news. We offer a collaborative environment where your contributions will help shape our community's understanding of the world around them.

WFMZ-TV is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

How to Apply:

Send resume to deskjob@wfmz.com
Please mention Job #M450 in all correspondence. EOE

About WFMZ-TV

Our coverage area is an unusual geographic market: the Lehigh Valley and Berks County. It's the third largest business district in Pennsylvania. This includes Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, and Carbon counties in Pennsylvania, and Warren County in New Jersey within the Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton, PA/NJ MSA. It also includes portions of Monroe, Schuylkill, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and, Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania and Hunterdon, Mercer, Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties in New Jersey.

WFMZ-TV programs 93 live half-hours of original local news each week. This equals over 2,416 hours of local news, weather, traffic and sports each year. Our Berks Edition newscast is dedicated to Reading and Berks County. To serve the Hispanic community, WFMZ-TV employs a full Hispanic news department, which produces a Spanish-language newscast each weeknight at 11pm airing on 69.1. WFMZ-TV has a seasoned team of award winning news journalists that viewers in our area depend on for local and regional election coverage, school closings, and live reports when news happens.

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