News Assignment Editor

WJAR, Southern New England's News Leader, is seeking an aggressive, energetic, and creative full-time News Assignment Editor! We are looking for an experienced assignment editor who knows how to make contacts, generate story ideas, and react decisively to breaking news. Candidates must have strong logistical skills and the ability to move crews strategically. We need someone with strong communication skills who can coordinate coverage and problem solve unforeseen obstacles. This person must be able to perform calmly and communicate effectively under pressure.

This person will manage all aspects of daily news coverage and write for various newscasts, including but not limited to:

Assign and track news crews
Identify and develop daily content
Develop and maintain contacts and sources to enterprise story ideas
Listen for and respond to breaking news
Write and post content to the station website and social media
Compelling and accurate writing
Assisting in the efficient operations of the assignment desk

Required skills and qualifications include, but are not limited to:

Minimum of one (1) year of assignment desk experience
Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy
Ability to communicate effectively
Basic computer knowledge/word processing skills
General knowledge and interest in local, national, and world news
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, and emerging social media

A Bachelor’s degree with a major in journalism is also preferred. This position is full-time and will require working nights and weekends.