The Assignment Manager is responsible for being the lead for incoming news stories which includes information gathering, planning and coordinating news coverage across all station platforms. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groupsDispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover storiesCoordinates logistics for news personnelParticipates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories and works with the News Director to develop plans for all broadcastsAssists in development, planning and follow-up of all news storiesInteracts with viewers/users on social media sitesPerforms other duties as assigned

Requirements and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceMinimum two years’ experience as an Assignment Editor or ManagerExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyFlexibility to work any shift

Physical Demands & Work Environment: 

Must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others.