The News Assignment Editor/Photographer/Editor is a role with a variety of responsibilities. The right person for this role has a strong ability to multi-task, stay organized and prioritize in high stress situations.

This person will play a key role in the news operation, tracking breaking news, confirming story details and gathering content. The assignment editor must communicate well within the newsroom and with the public. A successful assignment editor understands what makes a solid news story on air and online. They must be comfortable picking up the phone to confirm story details with police or fire departments. This person must also be a solid photographer and editor as they will also be expected to cover news stories in the field for WOOD-TV.

Position Responsibilities:

Develop story or content ideas, considering news brand and audience appeal for newscasts and web.Collaborate with news producers and managers to conceptualize, produce, organize, write and edit news content on multiple media platforms.Communicate and coordinate video with affiliates and corporate content team.Send teams of reporters, photojournalists and other support staff on location to cover breaking news and local content.Own the editorial and creative development and coverage of assigned stories across multiple platforms, including but not limited to broadcast, digital and web.Shoot and edit video for TV newscasts and the station’s digital platforms.Ability to interact online responsibly and respectfully and over the phone with community members.Knowledge of AP Stylebook, copyediting, grammar, headline writing and story organization skills.Strict journalistic standards, including vetting, pitching and ethical treatment of the stories we cover.Promote and distribute news content on social media.Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in communications/journalism or related field preferred.One-year minimum experience in newsgathering, reporting and/or production.Experience in news photography and editing on a desktop editing system.Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms.Basic understanding and demonstration of multi-media file formats and strong computer skills.Social media experience.

Work Hours:

This is a full-time position that will likely include weekend, nighttime and/or early morning shifts.

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