Senior Assignment Editor

NBC4 Columbus

Columbus, OH, United States
Onsite
Organize and assign stories
Coordinate and dispatch field crews
Monitor scanners and social media
The Senior Assignment Editor will help lead daily newsgathering efforts for broadcast, digital platforms, and streaming app

Job Summary

  • The Senior Assignment Editor will help lead daily newsgathering efforts for broadcast, digital platforms, and streaming app.
  • This role involves coordinating coverage of planned and unplanned events with enterprise content creation and digital-exclusive stories.
  • The ideal candidate will develop compelling, local content to maximize engagement on all platforms and help shape the streaming presence.

Matching Summary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Organize and assign stories
  • Coordinate and dispatch field crews
  • Monitor scanners and social media
  • Develop compelling local content
  • Strong editorial judgment

Nice-to-have

  • Audience-focused stories
  • Fast-paced evolving news environment
  • Calm under pressure
  • Collaborate with content partners

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of two years newsroom experience
  • Willing to work weekends, holidays, and overnights

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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