Assignment Editor

Assignment Editor

Alhurra News

The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is seeking an Assignment Editor to manage assignments, logistics and monitor wires for Alhurra News at our Headquarters in Springfield, VA.

The News Assignment Editor is responsible for news gathering and disseminating news assignments to correspondents in the United States and overseas. The News Assignment Editor maintains a daily file, which contains press releases, story ideas, reminders of follow-ups and scheduled events, and contact information about events.

The Assignment Editor organizes and coordinates daily news coverage including assigning news personnel and equipment resources to specific stories, in addition to prioritizing communicating assignments to correspondents and assisting the Sr. Assignment Editor.

The News Assignment Editor coordinates the logistics to make sure selected stories are covered efficiently with the available staff, and to maintain a detailed assignment board listing. You will also help reporters find interviews, and develop ideas for features and special reports.

Candidates are required to have:

• At least Bachelor's degree in journalism, or related field or 3 years of journalism experience.

• Ability to communicate verbally, written and translate from English to classic Arabic

• Demonstrated strong news judgment and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated good creative and editorial judgment, and journalistic ethics and libel laws.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and under stress with accuracy and balance.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

• Ability to accommodate flexible work schedule to support 24/7 news environment, which could include overnight coverage.

MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.