Newsnation Assignment Desk Editor (new York)

LIN Television Corporation

New York, NY, United States
$21.63 - $26.44 ph; not specified; union positions...
Onsite
National assignment desk management
Identify national news interest
Research and verify stories
The Assignment Desk Editor will help ensure that the network is well positioned to cover the day's top stories across morning, dayside, and primetime programming for the 24-7 cable news network

Job Summary

  • The Assignment Desk Editor will help ensure that the network is well positioned to cover the day's top stories across morning, dayside, and primetime programming for the 24-7 cable news network.
  • Duties include researching stories, conducting outreach to sources, gathering editorial information, coordinating coverage with field teams, and monitoring social media and competitive broadcasts.
  • Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, and Paid Parental leave.

Matching Summary

The Assignment Desk Editor will help ensure that the network is well positioned to cover the day's top stories across morning, dayside, and primetime programming for the 24-7 cable news network.

Salary

$21.63 - $26.44 per hour; Not specified; Union positions subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • National assignment desk management
  • Identify national news interest
  • Research and verify stories
  • Gather editorial elements
  • Coordinate field coverage
  • Monitor social media UGC
  • Monitor competitive platforms

Nice-to-have

  • Self-starter with ideas
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Lots of ideas to the table

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Five to ten years newsroom experience
  • Willing to work varied shifts
  • Willing to work weekdays and holidays

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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