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This person serves as the central point of contact for all news-related inquiries and coordinates coverage of breaking news, planned events, and special projects. The Assignment Editor works closely with managers, reporters, producers, and photographers to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of news.\nJob Responsibilities:\nAssign news stories to reporters and photographers, balancing the workload based on skills, experience, and coverage needs.\nMonitor and manage multiple news sources, including scanners, social media, wire services, and community contacts, to identify breaking news and important stories.\nCoordinate live coverage of breaking news and special events, ensuring the assignment of appropriate resources.\nWork closely with producers, managers, and reporters to develop story ideas and ensure comprehensive news coverage.\nMaintain communication with field crews, ensuring they are aware of any updates or changes in assignments.\nCollaborate with the digital team to ensure all platforms (broadcast, web, social media) are updated with the latest news.\nEnsure the newsroom adheres to company policies, industry regulations, and journalistic standards.\nDevelop and maintain contacts within the community, law enforcement, and other organizations to source information and news leads.\nCoordinate daily news and weather coverage by gathering and providing information, scheduling interviews, assigning stories, and dispatching crews. \nKeep staff and management updated on stories being covered, status of each, and plans for the next day’s coverage. \nCommunicate with appropriate personnel regarding Bonded Cellular News Gathering, satellite feeds, helicopter, and live shot locations. \nAnswer incoming viewer calls and inquires courteously and initiate appropriate action.\nMonitors KWTV 2-way radio and responds to traffic from the field.\nPerform other job-related duties as assigned.\nJob Schedule: This is a full-time position primarily working 40 hours per week. You may also be called upon at times to fill in other hours and days of the week to help cover vacations, illnesses, breaking news, severe weather, or special projects/events. This position is not eligible to work remotely.\nQualifications\nEssential Qualities:\nHumble: A habit of sharing successes, putting the team first, and working for the good of the team. A “we” not “me” attitude. The ability to give and receive constructive criticism. 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