WTAJ-TV has an immediate opening on our award-winning news team for an Assignment Desk Editor. In this role, you will help orchestrate our coverage by planning, preparing, and executing the station's newsgathering functions. This includes both scheduled newsworthy events as well as 'spot' news and breaking stories. The Assignment Desk Editor plays a pivotal role in the editorial process by helping to identify and research newsworthy topics. You will also dispatch and assist reporters and photographers in the field. You will collaborate daily with a team of writers, producers, and digital content creators to ensure that our content is accurate, compelling, and up to date.

The Assignments Editor answers incoming news calls and assigns daily news stories according to the news personnel available.Requirements & SkillsTracks 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 storiesWrites stories for the website and other digital platformsInteracts with viewers/users on social media sitesPerforms other duties as assignedBachelor’s degree in journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenMinimum two years' experience in news operationsProficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipmentAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyFlexibility to work any shift