Answers incoming news calls and assigns daily news stories according to the news personnel available
Job Summary
Answers incoming news calls and assigns daily news stories according to the news personnel available.
Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups and dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories.
Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories and performs other duties as assigned.
Matching Summary
Answers incoming news calls and assigns daily news stories according to the news personnel available.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
News call answering
Story tracking from sources
Personnel dispatching
Logistics coordination
Daily story meetings
Office equipment proficiency
Nice-to-have
Comprehensive news story lists
News broadcast planning
Flexibility to work any shift
Key Requirements
Minimum two years’ experience in news operations
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field
Equivalent combination of education and experience