Assignment Editor(FT)

WPIX 11 is seeking a full-time Assignment Editor in New York, NY. This role involves planning and executing newsgathering, including scheduled events and breaking stories. The editor will assist reporters with research and story development, gather information for writers and producers, and supervise video feeds. Key responsibilities also include monitoring local resources and public safety agencies for potential news. The ideal candidate will possess excellent news judgment, strong organizational and logistical skills, and familiarity with the New York City news market and local government.

Must Have

• Plan, prepare, and execute newsgathering functions
• Decide and determine daily story assignments
• Assist reporters with researching, developing, and setting up stories
• Arrange and supervise video feeds
• Monitor local law enforcement and public safety agencies for breaking stories
• Possess excellent news judgment
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong logistical skills
• Familiarity with local government, municipalities, and jurisdictions
• Ability to work under deadline pressure

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

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