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ASSIGNMENT EDITOR

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ASSIGNMENT EDITOR

• Intermediate Level
Skills: Editor Digital Media Live Event / On Location Services Writers

Summary

Must be aggressive and thorough in responding to breaking news. Research and enterprise news stories and coverage through multiple sources including digital sources, public and private entities, scanners, and email.

Category Digital Media  Editor  Live Event / On Location Services  Writers 
Location Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Feb 15, 2024
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

  • Must be aggressive and thorough in responding to breaking news. 
  • Research and enterprise news stories and coverage through multiple sources including digital sources, public and private entities, scanners, and email. 
  • Responsible for daily communication with police, government sources and community groups.  
  • Must develop reliable sources to help in obtaining and confirming information for online and newscast reporting.  
  • Secure and organize elements for digital and TV, such as electronic audio and video files, photos, and documents. 
  • Must have broad working knowledge of online databases as well as broad working knowledge of court and police procedures. 
  • Write and publish stories for digital platforms. 
  • Coordinate, dispatch and communicate with crews and helicopter for planned and breaking news events.  
  • Work closely with Reporters, Producers and Managers to obtain information and story ideas. 
  • Respond to viewer inquiries. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required with emphasis in Communication and/or Journalism. 
  • 5-7 years in a medium to major market experience required. 
  • Must possess strong communication skills and etiquette. 
  • Must have strong knowledge of legal and ethical parameters for all media. 
  • Ability to work calmly under tight deadlines. 
  • Strong working knowledge of the technical aspects of TV news production required, including digital newsgathering tools. 
  • Must be able to use newsroom computer systems, including BitCentral and editing. 
  • Strong and confident communication skills are a must. 
  • Most complete required administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner. 

Job Type Full Time 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day
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