Assignment Manager - Ktiv

Gray Media • Sioux City, IA

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About The Position

KTIV-TV, Siouxland's News Source, is looking for an Assignment Manager. This dynamic news professional comes with passion, dedication, leadership, and organization. The Assignment Manager will help organize the news coverage day, work directly with the News Director and news management team, along with guiding news staff on assignments and special project planning. They set up stories, organize the daily file, write and edit for all platforms.

Requirements

• Creativity and passion for news, having fun, leadership in teaching and coaching team members
• Strong organizational skills and effective communication
• Ability to multitask in high-stress situations
• At least 3 years of newsroom experience and a bachelor’s degree in Journalism preferred
• Knowledge and understanding in using various digital and social platforms

Responsibilities

• Organize daily news coverage, equipment, and guide the newsroom staff
• Mentor journalists
• Support and inspire the team
• Have strong organizational skills, be detailed, flexible, and know the importance of multi-platform delivery of news content
• Work with the Digital Content Manager, initiating and managing content delivery
• Monitor all newscasts and digital news coverage to ensure staff are meeting standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager