Assignment Editor

KGET in Bakersfield is looking for an organized, dependable assignment editor.

The Assignment Editor answers incoming news calls and assigns daily news stories according to the news personnel available.

Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups
Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories
Coordinates logistics for news personnel
Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories and works with the News Director to develop plans for all broadcasts
Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories
Edits video clips as assigned
Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Minimum two years’ experience in news operations preferred
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
Pay range $16 - $17 per hour

KGET is are the dominant station here in Market 123, where we also operate a Telemundo sister station. We pride ourselves on intelligent news, and we need a desk leader to continue our tradition of excellence,

Bakersfield is 90 minutes north of Los Angeles and two hours from the beach. It’s the ninth most populous city in California and growing like crazy. More people live in Kern County than San Francisco County. We’ll pass Oakland’s population in a couple years. We cover an area as big as Massachusetts, and we aren’t afraid to chase local news wherever it happens.

Is that you?

If you think so, drop a line to News Director Michael Trihey at michaeltrihey@kget.com. Put “Assignment desk/producer” in the guide.

Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Minimum two years’ experience in news operations (Depending on market size)
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assign