Assignment Editor

Chesapeake Media LLC

High Point, NC, US
Onsite
News story assignment
Tracking news sources
Dispatching news personnel
Chesapeake Media LLC is seeking an Assignment Editor in High Point, NC, responsible for managing daily news assignments and coordinating logistics for news personnel. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Journalism or a related field, strong communication skills, and at least two years of experience in news operations

Job Summary

  • The Assignments Editor answers incoming news calls and assigns daily news stories according to the news personnel available.
  • Coordinates logistics for news personnel and participates in daily story meetings to develop plans for all broadcasts.
  • Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories and performs other duties as assigned.

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Chesapeake Media LLC is seeking an Assignment Editor in High Point, NC, responsible for managing daily news assignments and coordinating logistics for news personnel. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Journalism or a related field, strong communication skills, and at least two years of experience in news operations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • news story assignment
  • tracking news sources
  • dispatching news personnel
  • coordinating logistics
  • meeting deadlines
  • multitasking in news operations

Nice-to-have

  • participating in story meetings
  • working with news director
  • planning news broadcasts
  • excellent oral and written communication

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field
  • Minimum two years’ experience in news operations
  • Fluency in English

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Not specified

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