Assignment Editor

FOX8 WGHP

High Point, NC, US
On-site
Listen to scanner
Respond to breaking news
Develop and maintain contacts
FOX8 WGHP is seeking a Weekend Assignment Editor to coordinate news coverage, respond to breaking news, and pitch story ideas. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, editorial judgment, and logistical expertise, along with a degree in journalism or a related field

Job Summary

  • You will help coordinate news coverage, react to breaking news, research and pitch story ideas for weekends and 3 days a week.
  • They will also fill in on other shifts as needed.
  • The right candidate should have excellent editorial judgement and have a keen sense of logistics.

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FOX8 WGHP is seeking a Weekend Assignment Editor to coordinate news coverage, respond to breaking news, and pitch story ideas. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, editorial judgment, and logistical expertise, along with a degree in journalism or a related field.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • listen to scanner
  • respond to breaking news
  • develop and maintain contacts
  • assign crews and track them

Nice-to-have

  • bring energy and organization
  • sense of urgency
  • keen sense of logistics

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism
  • Available to take on-call assignments

Work Rights

Not specified

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