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WPIX 11 is looking for a full-time Assignment Editor. The position is based out of New York, NY.
Responsibilities:
- Plans, prepares, and executes the station's newsgathering functions, including both scheduled newsworthy events as well as 'spot' news and breaking stories
- Helps decide and determine daily story assignments
- Assists reporters with researching, developing and setting up their stories
- Assists writers, producers and web staff with gathering information and updating stories
- Responsible for arranging and supervising video feeds
- Scrutinizes a multitude of local resources, media and contacts for potential stories
- Effectively monitors local law enforcement and public safety agencies for breaking stories
Requirements:
- College degree with several years of major market experience, preferably local
- Must be decisive, forward thinking and possess excellent news judgment
- Strong organizational skills required
- Should have a working knowledge of the issues, lifestyles and culture that are unique to the New York City news market
- Candidates also need strong logistical skills and the ability to effectively navigate the local landscape
- Familiarity with local government, municipalities and jurisdictions is essential
- Must be able to work under deadline pressure
This is a union representative position, starting hourly rate: $29