Assignment Editor

Details: 
Organize news related information necessary to the decision making process in a television news operation, dispatch and coordinate human and technical resources for news coverage. 

Experience: 
Communications or Journalism degree from a four-year university. Minimum of 2 years newsroom experience. A passion for breaking news with sound news judgment. Demonstrated ability to manage people and other resources. Ability to work in fast paced environment with daily deadlines and changing priorities. 

Requirements: 
Identify and gather accurate information for news stories from variety of sources such as public safety scanners, phone calls, public agencies, companies and other news media. Organize information for the use of reporters, photographers, writers and producers. Maintain strong people and communication skills in a competitive, pressurized environment and work under intense deadline pressure, Ability to seek out and find enterprised and exclusive story ideas for newscasts. Post content on the station website and in social media on a daily basis. Discretion, maturity and composure, especially under pressure. Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays. Possess and main a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the Company. Reports to Managing Editor. 

Additional Information: 
All of the essential functions of this position are not necessarily described in this posting. Any offer of employment is conditional on successful completion of background checks, including drug screen, required reference checks to include employment and educational degree verification. WKMG-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with federal law, WKMG-TV will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.