Assignment Editor

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East Syracuse, NEW YORK, United States
19.00 - 21.00 USD / Hour
  • Environmental
  • FlexTime
  • FullTime
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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 hourNewsChannel 9 WSYR-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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