ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking a full-time Assignment Editor to join Southern California s News Leader. The right candidate for our 24/7 team should be a go-getter who wants to own breaking news coverage and generate meaningful and exclusive content across our various platforms.
Responsibilities :
- This individual is a critical member of our news room whose responsibilities involve assigning crews and reporters, planning coverage and monitoring scanners.
- Gathering information about developing news stories
- Keeping the news room apprised of breaking news and changes in assignments.
- Actively identifying and generating high-impact stories that reflect the diversity of our audience.
Basic Qualifications :
- Minimum 2 years of middle to market experience
- We are looking for an organized team player who is proactive and collaborates well with all station departments, as well as reporters, photographers, digital news teams, newscast producers, and newsroom managers.
- Must be social media savvy and excel in social newsgathering.
- Must be able to operate in a professional, ethical, and empathetic manner in high pressure situations and be able to deal calmly and effectively with viewers on the phone.
- Candidates are expected to be flexible, work weekends, early morning shifts and holidays.
- Local news assignment desk or related experience required
- Knowledge of Southern California is a plus.
Additional Information :
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