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Assignment Editor
Tribune Company
Sacramento, CA, United States
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The assignment desk is the center of it all from breaking stories to assigning crews to coordinating with producers. We’re looking for someone who gets a rush from juggling it all. FOX40 is not your boring TV station. We are an aggressive and fast-paced newsroom determined to tell interesting stories and break news. If you’ve never heard of an assignment editor, don’t apply. If multi-tasking isn’t your strong suit then this job is not for you. If you’re up for the challenge of telling a great story and delivering breaking news then apply.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for listening to scanners -Responsible for coordinating multiple field crews
• Answers phones and email to determine what makes a great story
• Coordinates live shots and content sharing with affiliates, CNN, FOX, and other partners
• Superior oral and writing skills
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in journalism or communications background preferred. At least 2 years of experience in a top 50 market newsroom Knowledge of the Sacramento area a plus
Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Extensive knowledge of editorial standards, ethics, and media law
• Must have superior organizational skills.
• Must be able to dig up stories not in the newspaper
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be able to make decisions and take a leadership role.
• Must have excellent phone skills, be able to take information from a viewer and determine if there is a story.
• Must have basic writing skills and be able to communicate written and verbally.
• Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with people at the station and away from the station
• Must be able to represent the station in the community and at station events.
• Must have a passion for news.
Working Relationships:
Must be able to work with people throughout the newsroom and different departments within the station. Must be able to work with the public and public officials
Supervisory Responsibility:
Responsible for news crews during your shift, including approving missed meals and overtime, and stringer purchases
Training Requirements:
General Safety Opus, TONS, MPLS, Outlook, P2P
Physical Demands:
Required to sit and stand for long periods of time Heavy phone and computer usage Must be able to reach above shoulder level Must be able to lift 25 pounds
Work Environment:
Work performed primarily in an office environment May be exposed to noise
Personal Protective Equipment:
None
Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting’s 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago’s WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% equity interest in TV Food Network and a 32% equity interest in CareerBuilder. For more information please visit www.tribunemedia.com.