- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
About *** Television:
*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About ****:
**** was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas. **** is dedicated being ‘On Your Side’ in the community empowering viewers with award-winning newscasts and in-depth local journalism. **** is in the Charlotte DMA and broadcasts to a viewing area made up of 22 counties within North Carolina and South Carolina. **** First Alert Weather is the area’s only certified most accurate forecast for nearly eight years.
Job Summary/Description:
**** is seeking an Assignment Editor who owns breaking news and recognizes a good impactful news story. This person will work Monday-Friday on our assignment desk and work closely with the Managing Editor and the Digital Content Manager. This individual is a critical member of our newsroom whose responsibilities involve assigning crews, and reporters, and gathering information about developing news stories. This role is ideal for an experienced journalist who is passionate about delivering content on all platforms.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Assign reporters, and photographers to cover stories
- Monitor social *** , police scanners, emails and cultivate news sources in search of potential news content
- Assist producers, reporters, and photographers with researching stories and gathering information
- Expedites the flow of information and content coming into the newsroom
- Works closely with digital and broadcast producers to ensure content is distributed quickly and appropriately on all platforms
- Must be able to react quickly to breaking news and communicate effectively with team members
- Set up and coordinate live reporting inside and outside the building
- Able to post digital content, supporting our digital producers
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in journalism
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently
- Strong writing, organizational, and people skills are vital
- Must be willing to work extended or modified shifts as news developments warrant
- MVR check required
- Assignment desk, field reporting and/or digital experience preferred
Experience is always welcomed, but success in this position is more reliant on the ability to thrive under pressure, think on your feet, and be on the constant lookout for the next big story
Interested applicants can, go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your cover letter, resume, and references
(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro employee portal)
****-TV/ *** Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
*** Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
*** Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
*** Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.
*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About ****:
**** was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas. **** is dedicated being ‘On Your Side’ in the community empowering viewers with award-winning newscasts and in-depth local journalism. **** is in the Charlotte DMA and broadcasts to a viewing area made up of 22 counties within North Carolina and South Carolina. **** First Alert Weather is the area’s only certified most accurate forecast for nearly eight years.
Job Summary/Description:
**** is seeking an Assignment Editor who owns breaking news and recognizes a good impactful news story. This person will work Monday-Friday on our assignment desk and work closely with the Managing Editor and the Digital Content Manager. This individual is a critical member of our newsroom whose responsibilities involve assigning crews, and reporters, and gathering information about developing news stories. This role is ideal for an experienced journalist who is passionate about delivering content on all platforms.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Assign reporters, and photographers to cover stories
- Monitor social *** , police scanners, emails and cultivate news sources in search of potential news content
- Assist producers, reporters, and photographers with researching stories and gathering information
- Expedites the flow of information and content coming into the newsroom
- Works closely with digital and broadcast producers to ensure content is distributed quickly and appropriately on all platforms
- Must be able to react quickly to breaking news and communicate effectively with team members
- Set up and coordinate live reporting inside and outside the building
- Able to post digital content, supporting our digital producers
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in journalism
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently
- Strong writing, organizational, and people skills are vital
- Must be willing to work extended or modified shifts as news developments warrant
- MVR check required
- Assignment desk, field reporting and/or digital experience preferred
Experience is always welcomed, but success in this position is more reliant on the ability to thrive under pressure, think on your feet, and be on the constant lookout for the next big story
Interested applicants can, go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your cover letter, resume, and references
(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro employee portal)
****-TV/ *** Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
*** Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
*** Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
*** Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.
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