Wabc - Weekend Assignment Editor

WABC-TV

New York, NY, United States
Base: $139,913.00; bonus/equity: may be provided; ...
On-site
Assigning crews and reporters
Gathering developing news stories
Identifying original high-impact stories
This individual is a critical member of our newsroom whose responsibilities involve assigning crews, reporters, gathering information about developing news stories, and actively identifying and generating original high-impact stories that reflect the diversity of our audience

Job Summary

  • This individual is a critical member of our newsroom whose responsibilities involve assigning crews, reporters, gathering information about developing news stories, and actively identifying and generating original high-impact stories that reflect the diversity of our audience.
  • Work closely with news managers, producers, and other assignment editors to coordinate coverage of breaking and daily stories.
  • The work schedule includes two weekend shifts and three weekday shifts.

Matching Summary

This individual is a critical member of our newsroom whose responsibilities involve assigning crews, reporters, gathering information about developing news stories, and actively identifying and generating original high-impact stories that reflect the diversity of our audience.

Salary

Base: $139,913.00; Bonus/Equity: may be provided; Benefits: full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • assigning crews and reporters
  • gathering developing news stories
  • identifying original high-impact stories
  • handling inquiries and requests
  • coordinating coverage of breaking news
  • identifying social media content for news

Nice-to-have

  • positive ethical compassionate interaction
  • functioning well under pressure

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of TV newsroom experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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