Assignment Editor

We’re looking for someone who values connections with the communities we serve to join our team as Assignment Editor. This 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:

• Bachelor’s 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