JOB ALERT- KSDK St. Louis, Assignment Editor. Details: • This position is responsible for managing assignments, dealing with logistics, monitoring phones, scanners, wires and keeping up with local contacts to ensure newsroom is aware of all potential stories, especially breaking news. • Reviews all news releases, monitors police and fire scanners, and monitors other local and national news sources for story ideas. • Plans and assigns the news stories of the day and large news event coverage. • Deals with time and logistics to make sure the selected stories are covered efficiently with available staff. • Contributes to multiple platforms on a daily basis including writing for the web site, writing for newscasts, creating graphics, shooting and editing video. • Makes calls to maintain relationships with local agencies like police departments, courts, etc. • Contacts news management in the event of significant breaking news that requires additional resources or would require interrupting regular programming. Experience: 1 Year(s) Requirements: • Minimum 1 year newsroom experience; College degree in journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Excellent people management skills. • Strong communication skills, conflict management and customer service skills. • Strong organizational skills in a fast paced environment and deadline driven environment. • Requires sound news judgment, the ability to work under tight deadlines and in stressful situations. • Must be able to multitask and comfortable with new technology. • Must understand basic setup of Satellite and Microwave technology and be prepared to assist with tuning in live shots and feeds. Contact Company: KSDK Contact E-Mail: jobs@ksdk Contact Details: Lauren Nobbe Apply Online URL: https://career4.successfactors/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=36021&company=Gannett&username=
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 21:31:13 +0000
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