Breaking News & Enterprise Desk Editor

AAJA25; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

LGBTQ+ Health Services

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Job summary

KOAT, the ABC & CBS affiliates in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has an opening for someone who wants to win each day in the role of Assignment Editor. You will capture the essence of what's happening in the community and help bring it home to our viewers.

You will have a take charge attitude for breaking news and oversee news coverage. As a newsroom leader your impact sets us apart and you will report to the Assistant News Director.

Qualifications

• Experience listening to police scanners.
• Experience with digital platforms and social media monitoring.
• Familiar with FTP or willing to learn FTP video transfer.
• Knowledge of local newsgathering technology and terminology.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with newsmakers.
• Ability to gather information from multiple sources quickly for on-air use.
• Willing to work varying shifts, including weekends and nights.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Listen to multiple police scanners to identify compelling content.
• Gather and organize press releases, emails, calls, and tips. Decide which will yield content for newscasts.
• Assist news management with content gathering and planning.
• Assist producers, digital editors and reporters with story gathering.
• Keep track of crews in the field and communicate with them.
• Furnish content and post it to all digital platforms—including push alerts, Twitter and Facebook.

Skills

Scanner listening

Social media monitoring

FTP knowledge

Local newsgathering tech

Professional relationships

Multitasking under pressure

Flexible shifts

Tools

FTP

Job description

KOAT, the ABC & CBS affiliates in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has an opening for someone who wants to win each day in the role of Assignment Editor. You will capture the essence of what's happening in the community and help bring it home to our viewers.

You will have a take charge attitude for breaking news and oversee news coverage. As a newsroom leader your impact sets us apart and you will report to the Assistant News Director.