Assignment Editor
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Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 19 - 21
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Were looking for someone who values connections with the communities we serve to join our team as Assignment is not a traditional Assignment Editor position. We are looking for someone who can help direct the flow of content to all of our platforms: Broadcast Digital and Streaming.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manages assignment desk staff to find relevant compelling news content for digital and linear platforms
- Decides daily broadcast and digital content assign crews & manages field crews workflow and live logistics throughout day
- Works with reporters photographers producers to determine story selection elements and backup ideas
- Serve as a communication hub for the newsroom ensuring smooth information flow and accuracy.
- Develop strong relationships with local law enforcement emergency officials and community sources.
- Keeps team informed of developments throughout day
- Listens to scanners answers phones and emails researches and vets out pitches to determine what makes a great story
- Coordinates live shots and content sharing with affiliates
- Represents and enforces station policy in resolution of situations that may arise
- Maintains various station accounts used by the desk for gathering and confirmation information
- Be involved in long-term planning of stories and news events
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelors degree in journalism is preferred; market knowledge is preferred
- Fluency in English
- Extensive knowledge of editorial standards ethics and media law
- Have superior organizational skills; be an effective communicator both oral and written
- Be nimble with technology have thorough knowledge of newsroom & field workflow
- Demonstrate excellent leadership and motivational skills
- Must be able to manage under extreme pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Be able to operate as a team member as well as a team leader
- Able to take suggestions participate in decision-making and be flexible in recognizing various points of view
- Interact productively with other employees of the station
COMPENSATION: $19 - $21 per hour
NewsChannel 9 WSYR-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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About Company
As the largest TV station operator in the U.S. reaching nearly 39 percent of households, Nexstar Media Group offers unrivaled audience access and influence.
