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Coord, Operational Assignments
Tribune Company
Dallas, TX, United States
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Overview
A unique and innovative news operation is looking for someone to help with a creative assignment desk.
NewsFix DFW is a unique “anchorless” format that breaks the mold of traditional newscasts and tell stories like no one else.
You must be a consummate communicator, with the boldness to think differently when it comes to story assignments. You’ll need to look beyond press releases and work with staff to complete stories the NewsFix way.
Responsibilities
• original local story ideas from you each week that are vetted, set up, and ready for an MMJ or a photographer;
• continuous watch of multiple sources for breaking news
• communication with CNN Newsource and Tribune’s Content Sharing Desk, including sending scripts and video;
• maintaining the “daybook” for the next shift and entering future stories and events; and,
• frequent checks of our website and local/national social media. Assist with posts etc.
Manage news credentials for staff at planned events.
Qualifications
While we value fresh ideas, we will only consider candidates who have proven excellence on successful assignment desks. A working knowledge of the Dallas-Fort Worth area is preferred.
KDAF-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Company Info
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.