Senior Assignment Editor

NBC4 Columbus

Columbus, OH, United States
Onsite
Coordinate and assign stories
Monitor scanners and social media
Develop compelling local content
The Senior Assignment Editor will lead daily newsgathering efforts for broadcast, digital platforms, and streaming app

Job Summary

  • The Senior Assignment Editor will lead daily newsgathering efforts for broadcast, digital platforms, and streaming app.
  • Responsibilities include organizing and assigning stories, coordinating field crews, and monitoring various sources for story leads.
  • The role requires strong editorial judgment, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving news environment.

Matching Summary

The Senior Assignment Editor will lead daily newsgathering efforts for broadcast, digital platforms, and streaming app.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Coordinate and assign stories
  • Monitor scanners and social media
  • Develop compelling local content
  • Lead daily newsgathering efforts
  • Communicate with content partners

Nice-to-have

  • Audience-focused story identification
  • Adapt to fast-paced environment
  • Calm under pressure leadership
  • Maximize engagement on all platforms

Key Requirements

  • Minimum two years of newsroom experience
  • Strong editorial judgment
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
  • Confident leader
  • Flexible and adaptable

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter