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 and editorial judgment, ideally 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 and editorial judgment, ideally with a degree in journalism or a related field.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Coordinate news coverage
React 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 or related field preferred
Good communicator
Available to take on-call assignments
Listen to the scanner and respond to breaking news