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Assignment Editor
Entertainment & Media Industry Company
Raleigh, NC, United States
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Assignment Editor - Company News Raleigh
JOB SUMMARY
Coordinate news crews, resources and logistics, ensuring that top stories are covered across assigned shift. Determine priorities and assign coverage to news units. Collaborate on story ideas and coordinate assignments of the news gathering staff.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Respond quickly and efficiently to breaking news; coordinate multiple live field crews and the chopper
Set up news stories by planning daily and long term coverage
Monitor websites, social media sources and post content to news website
Monitor police and fire scanners for breaking news and developing stories
Collaborate with editors to determine which news events should be covered and which correspondent should cover each event
Communicate the coverage needs of the assignment desk to crews and dispatch and coordinate photographers and field crews
Develop sources within the community, including government agencies and public relations representatives
Make beat calls to sources and other agencies
Gather accurate information from the public and public agencies
Maintain current and future files for news stories
Contribute to story ideas and advance developing stories; participate in directing coverage plans under deadline pressure
Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Solid news judgment and passion for news
Ability to develop sources
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline
Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with diverse populations
Ability to interface with internal company personnel
Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
Must be able to work under time pressure deadlines, work different or extended shifts and flexible with schedule changes. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays
Education
High School diploma required; college degree preferred
Related Work Experience Number of Years
Assignment desk experience in a television newsroom 4+
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works inside a climate controlled environment throughout the year
Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
May be required to lift up to 5 pounds
EOE
Charter Communication is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability