Assignment Editor _ Part Time

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks an Assignments Editor for KTLA to lead information gathering and story assignments, tracking stories from all sources including government agencies, social media, wire services and community groups.

You will dispatch photographers and reporters, coordinate logistics for news teams, participate in daily assignment discussions and follow up on ongoing stories. English fluency and strong communication are essential, with at least two years in news operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Track stories from government agencies, social media, wire services and community groups.
• Dispatch photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories.
• Coordinate logistics for news personnel.
• Participate in daily story assignment discussions and development.
• Follow up on previous stories and update ongoing coverage.
• Edit video clips as assigned; potential for writing for web and eMedia platforms.
• Interact with viewers/users on social media and by phone in a professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

English fluency

Deadline driven

Communication skills

News operations experience

Office equipment proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

The Assignments Editor is the frontline of information gathering and story assignments.

• Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, social media, wire services and community groups
• Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories
• Coordinates logistics for news personnel
• Participates in daily story assignment discussions, story development, provides updates to stories
• Follows up on previous stories
• Edits video clips as assigned
• Potential for writing stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites and by phone in a professional/customer service-based manner
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum Two Years' Experience In News Operations
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift
• Compensation - $25/hr+ commensurate with skills and experience

KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.