Assignment Editor

Everything in life is about relationships. We’re looking for someone who values connections with the communities we serve to join our team as Assignment Editor. Our Assignment Editor will help establish relationships to connect us to the Bluegrass area. We value good people, who appreciate and lift up their teammates as a servant leader.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Manages assignment desk staff to find relevant, compelling news content for digital and linear platforms
Decides daily broadcast and digital content, assign crews & manages field crews’ workflow and live logistics throughout day
Works with reporters, photographers, producers to determine story selection, elements and backup ideas
Keeps team informed of developments throughout day
Listens to scanners, answers phones and emails, researches and vets out pitches to determine what makes a great story
Coordinates live shots and content sharing with affiliates
Represents and enforces station policy in resolution of situations that may arise
Maintains various station accounts used by the desk for gathering and confirmation information
Be involved in long term planning of stories and news events
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism is preferred; market knowledge is preferred
Fluency in English
Extensive knowledge of editorial standards, ethics and media law
Have superior organizational skills; be an effective communicator, both oral and written
Be nimble with technology, have thorough knowledge of newsroom & field workflow
Demonstrate excellent leadership and motivational skills
Must be able to manage under extreme pressure in a fast-paced environment
Be able to operate as a team member as well as a team leader
Able to take suggestions, participate in decision-making, and be flexible in recognizing various points of view
Interact productively with other employees of the station