Job Summary

• The Assignment Editor answers incoming news calls and assigns daily news stories according to the news personnel available.
• Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups and dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories.
• Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories and works with the News Director to develop plans for all broadcasts.

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Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations
• Proficiency with office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize

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