News Assignment Editor

Job description

WBFF/WNUV are seeking an detail oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative full-time News Assignment Editor! Skills and Experience: - Assign and track news crews - Identify and develop daily content - Write and post content to station website and social media sites - Compelling and accurate writing - Listen to scanners and react to breaking news, make beat checks, monitor web sites and social media, react to developing news - Develop and maintain contacts and sources to enterprise story ideas - Listen for and respond to breaking news - Assisting in the efficient operations of the assignment desk Requirements and Qualifications: The hourly compensation range for this role is $18.50 to $22.28. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, paren...