WTIC/WTXX-TV POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Assignment Editor DATE: 04/27/09
DEPARTMENT: News
REPORTS TO: Assignment Manager
ROLE: Gets news staff into the field to cover important news events
RESPONSIBILITIES: * Telephone organizations and agencies regarding potential news stories * Research, generate, develop and organize daily and future story content * Roll on network feeds * Provide reporters with background on news stories * Coordinate, assign and monitor news crews on assignment * Establish and maintain news contacts in the community * Work with reporters/photographers to develop story ideas/coverage * Coordinate with stations around the country to get news video * Make police beat checks * Buy satellite time * Read newspapers daily * Suggest news stories daily * Position requires performance of other job related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelors Degree in journalism or equivalent related experience * Must be highly organized and cool under pressure * Good written and oral communication skills * One year experience in a news department * Familiar with Connecticut news and contacts helpful * Good attitude and team player
REVENUE/BUDGETARY/STAFF RESPONSIBILITY None
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE An organizational chart illustrating the reporting relationships of this position is attached.
** Job offers are contingent upon acceptable results of a background check and, in some cases, a drug test **
EOE M/F/V/D 04/27/09
POSITION: Assignment Editor DATE: 04/27/09
DEPARTMENT: News
REPORTS TO: Assignment Manager
ROLE: Gets news staff into the field to cover important news events
RESPONSIBILITIES: * Telephone organizations and agencies regarding potential news stories * Research, generate, develop and organize daily and future story content * Roll on network feeds * Provide reporters with background on news stories * Coordinate, assign and monitor news crews on assignment * Establish and maintain news contacts in the community * Work with reporters/photographers to develop story ideas/coverage * Coordinate with stations around the country to get news video * Make police beat checks * Buy satellite time * Read newspapers daily * Suggest news stories daily * Position requires performance of other job related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelors Degree in journalism or equivalent related experience * Must be highly organized and cool under pressure * Good written and oral communication skills * One year experience in a news department * Familiar with Connecticut news and contacts helpful * Good attitude and team player
REVENUE/BUDGETARY/STAFF RESPONSIBILITY None
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE An organizational chart illustrating the reporting relationships of this position is attached.
** Job offers are contingent upon acceptable results of a background check and, in some cases, a drug test **
EOE M/F/V/D 04/27/09
