Assignment Editor: Lead News & Digital Coverage

WPLG, Inc; Pembroke Park (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WPLG Miami in Pembroke Park, FL seeks an Assignment Editor to manage the assignment desk, set up interviews, research leads, and coordinate with viewers. You will edit and post stories across multimedia platforms and engage audiences on social channels.

The candidate should have at least 2 years in a news assignment editing role, a journalism or communications degree, and the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines. Spanish/Creole skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years news assignment editor experience.
• A college degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field is preferred.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and deal effectively with last minute deadlines.
• Grasp of Spanish/Creole languages helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manning assignment desk in various capacities.
• Setting up interviews and following-up on viewer phone calls.
• Researching information and leads, making agency checks, handling news tips and story ideas, phone calls.
• Edits, or assists in writing, editing and posting on all multimedia platforms.
• Engages users through social media, responds to reader comments and pursues other avenues for integrating with audiences.
• Knows how to play big and win weather and breaking news.
• Asks tough questions, demands accurate answers, and exhibits extraordinary poise and ethical decision-making skills under pressure.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

News editing

Social media

Deadline-driven

Interviewing

Education

College degree in Journalism or Communications

Tools

Newsroom CMS

Video editing

Job description

WPLG Miami in Pembroke Park, FL seeks an Assignment Editor to manage the assignment desk, set up interviews, research leads, and coordinate with viewers. You will edit and post stories across multimedia platforms and engage audiences on social channels.

The candidate should have at least 2 years in a news assignment editing role, a journalism or communications degree, and the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines. Spanish/Creole skills are a plus.