Assignment Editor-Full Time

WHDH TV Inc

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

10 hours ago
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Job summary

WHDH-TV in Boston, MA, is seeking a full-time Assignment Editor for the downtown Boston office. The role is on-site and demands the ability to manage fast-paced breaking news, coordinate crews, and allocate resources for optimal coverage.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of assignment desk experience, with knowledge of Boston and New England as a plus. Salary ranges from $55,000 to $65,000 annually, based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years of assignment desk experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of Boston and New England a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy 7NEWS crews and resources for optimum coverage.
  • Identify and report the most important stories of the day to drive coverage.

Skills

Assignment desk experience

Job description

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Assignment Editor-Full Time

Full Time Boston, MA, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1133

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

7NEWS in Boston is looking for a motivated assignment editor who thrives in a fast-paced, breaking news environment. Candidate must be detail focused and able to multi-task. We’re looking for someone who is driven to find the most important and compelling stories of the day and deploy 7NEWS crews and resources for optimum coverage. Candidate should excel at handling last-minute changes, communicate effectively and display a fierce commitment to quality journalism.

Work is 100% on-site at the station’s downtown Boston office. A minimum of two years of assignment desk experience preferred. Knowledge of Boston and New England a plus. WHDH-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The expected salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000 annually. The final offer will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's experience, knowledge and skills.

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