Story Producer/Assignment Editor

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Job Description

Job Responsibilities

NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 San Diego seek PEP (Production Employee Platform) Story Producer/Assignment Editor. You will be responsible for sourcing, researching, writing, and editing content for daily news broadcasts televised or distributed via digital/multi-platforms. Estimated 20-40 hour per week, schedule will depend upon need, early morning, nights and weekends are all a possibility.

Gather, edit, and assemble local news content – focusing on (but not limited to) News, Weather and Traffic for broadcast and multi-platform applications.
Conceptualize stories with producers, reporter, and talent, critique production and writing of news stories and edit stories and related video.
Communicate with show producers and digital team to meet content need requirements.
Gather and package relevant content around key stories from a range of external sources and feeds and content types.
Prepare pre-pro, tease, edit and archive tapes.
Develop and source interesting story ideas, using editorial judgment, coordinating interviews and logistics for field crews.
Know what stories are being covered, who is covering and what platforms the story will air on.
Maintain contact with law enforcement, fire and other agencies to determine coverage of spot news.
Lead editorial meetings, contribute story ideas and responsible for developing and cultivating contacts important to news coverage in the San Diego area.
Maintain accurate account of the day’s events in the Assignment Desk computer systems.
Hourly range: $25-$30/hour

Qualifications

Qualifications

Ability to react to breaking news, updating the news as stories evolve and writing intros and leads to video online content.
Ability to work in a team and across all departments and locations, ensuring that news as published is 100% accurate without typos or errors.
Must be technically competent, have the ability to learn and use newsroom systems as they develop, have proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
General knowledge of television news techniques, including how stories should be covered and assembled.
Ability to multitask and make quick decisions under pressure.
Experience with coordinating and pulling in live satellite feeds and signals.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be willing to work at the station in San Diego
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must have ability to work any of a 24x7 shift including weekends

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
Familiarity with local leaders a plus.
Up to date on and interested in current news events
Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
Team player who is flexible
Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines
High degree of integrity and professionalism
Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal preferred