Assignment Editor

nncreative.tv

High Point, NC
On-site
Coordinate news coverage
React to breaking news
Develop and maintain contacts
FOX8 WGHP is seeking a motivated and organized Weekend Assignment Editor to coordinate news coverage and react to breaking news. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, excellent editorial judgment, and a background in journalism

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 motivated and organized Weekend Assignment Editor to coordinate news coverage and react to breaking news. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, excellent editorial judgment, and a background in journalism.

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 preferred
  • Available to take on-call assignments
  • Listen to the scanner

Work Rights

Not specified

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