Assignment Desk Editor

Entravision Communications Corporation • San Diego, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assignment Desk Editor will assist in the efficient operation of the assignments desk. He/she will assist in the production of newscasts, and when required, will produce shows. Responsibilities include coordinating interviews and logistics for field crews, facilitating the news gathering process and ensuring comprehensive coverage of all news stories across all platforms, including but not limited to broadcast, digital, and web.

Requirements

• Experience in the market and familiarity with the region’s audience and communities.
• Experience using online and social media resources as news researching tools.
• Experience with newsroom computer applications.
• Solid news judgment
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Demonstrate ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, act decisively and successfully.
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news environment.
• Basic understanding and demonstration of solid editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander, and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
• Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels.
• Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology.
• Work well in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates interviews and logistics for field crews.
• Facilitates the news gathering process and ensures comprehensive coverage of all news stories across all platforms, including but not limited to broadcast, digital, and web.
• Lead editorial meetings.
• Develops enterprise story ideas consistent with the news brand.
• Cultivates contacts important to news coverage in the market, including law enforcement.
• Monitors police and emergency scanners/ social media platforms and other electronic/printed sources for news and disseminates the information to appropriate newsroom personnel.
• Assists in the production of newscasts when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree